Discusses Bayonet Scabbards, Cartouche Boxes

Item

Type

Author's Letterbook Copy

Title

Discusses Bayonet Scabbards, Cartouche Boxes

Description

Reports that the bayonet scabbards under Baren Steubens have not been used for a long time. Discusses the care for such scabbards. Wonders if appearance is important. Describes the latest cartouche boxes. Asks Stevens to consult with General Hamilton and try to correct his opinion.

year created

1799

month created

06

day created

27

sent from location

Philadelphia

recipient

in image

notable person/group

Ebenezer Stevens
Samuel Hodgdon
Baren Steubens
Alexander Hamilton

notable location

Philadelphia

notable item/thing

Bayonet Scabbards
Banel
Guns
Cross Belts
Cartouche Boxes
Frogs

document number

1799062728155

page start

485

number of pages

2

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) BJA01 (560 pages) Collection: Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. P: 485

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia [n/a]
Recipient Ebenezer Stevens [unknown] [n/a]