When was it published?

April 23, 1808 in Alexandria Daily Advertiser

Domestic News April 23, 1808

Alexandria Daily Advertiser

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Battery Construction, Upper Fort, Warburton Point, Potomac Defense, Land Valuation

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Construction of a battery and upper fort commenced on the 14th instant at Warburton Point on the Potomac River, strategically commanding the channel without encroaching on fisheries; under four acres of land conveyed to the U.S., valued at nearly $2,000 per acre.

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The works for the battery and an upper fort on the heights at Warburton point, commenced on the 14th inst. The situation and scice on that point of the Potomac are said to fully command the narrow and deep channel, (which carries from seven to sixteen fathoms) and is the only fit spot on this extensive river for defence. The battery below does not in any way encroach or trespass either upon the valuable fisheries, the river shore flat or the bank top above them: the proprietor holding a full right therein, altho' yielding up to the U. S. free egress and regress from the waters near the wharf point to and from all road-ways thereto:--the ground so occupied and conveyed is under four acres, and has been valued by the appraisers at nearly two thousand dollars per acre.

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Military Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

Battery Construction Upper Fort Warburton Point Potomac Defense Land Valuation

Where did it happen?

Warburton Point, Potomac

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Primary Location

Warburton Point, Potomac

Event Date

14th Inst.

Outcome

ground so occupied and conveyed is under four acres, and has been valued by the appraisers at nearly two thousand dollars per acre.

Event Details

The works for the battery and an upper fort on the heights at Warburton point, commenced on the 14th inst. The situation and scice on that point of the Potomac are said to fully command the narrow and deep channel, (which carries from seven to sixteen fathoms) and is the only fit spot on this extensive river for defence. The battery below does not in any way encroach or trespass either upon the valuable fisheries, the river shore flat or the bank top above them: the proprietor holding a full right therein, altho' yielding up to the U. S. free egress and regress from the waters near the wharf point to and from all road-ways thereto.