Contract of William Rhodes and William Tyler with the United States for fabricating 2000 muskets
Item
Type
Printed Document Signed
Title
Contract of William Rhodes and William Tyler with the United States for fabricating 2000 muskets
Description
Articles of agreement between Wolcott and William Rhodes and William Tyler of Providence Rhode Island to manufacture 2000 stands of arms complete with bayonet and ramrods fit for service and to be delivered at Providence Rhode Island.
year created
1799
month created
01
day created
01
secondary author
recipient
sent to location
Providence
in collection
note
Enclosed in multiple, 09/04/1798
author note
William Rhodes; William Tyler.
notable location
Providence
notable item/thing
stands of arms
muskets
bayonets
ramrods
contracts
fit for service
barrels
locks
tempered
stocks
workman-like-manner
patterns
black walnut timber
contractor
tough maple timber
public stores
document number
1799010190101
page start
5
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (5 pages) | XQD04 (5 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:521 |
| [view document] (3 pages) | XQD04a (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:521 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Oliver Wolcott, Jr. | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Rhodes | Providence | William Tyler; |