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Patowmack Company Appointment
- When
- July 1785
- Where
- Bath, Virginia
In July 1785, Washington recommended Rumsey as superintendent of the Patowmack Company to oversee rock clearing.
Rumsey was appointed superintendent of the newly formed Patowmack Company in July 1785, a position he received through Washington's recommendation. The role involved overseeing the clearing of rocks at what is now Harper's Ferry. This appointment reflects the ongoing professional relationship between the two men during the year of the correspondence.
Sources
- James Rumsey Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-17
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