Patterson, Robert M., 1787-1854 to Jonathan Williams
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02978.10 Author/Creator: Patterson, Robert M., 1787-1854 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1814/09/15 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 20 x 24.5 cm. Order a Copy
Patterson, the chief engineer of the Corps of Field Engineers, reponds to Williams' request (see GLC02978.09). Indicates that Dr. Paschall refused to allow works to be built upon his land, but may consent if the works are not near his buildings, which he feared would be destroyed in an attack. Also reports that another man, Judge Lloyd, consented to works being built upon his grounds.
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