Defects in Pattern Muskets Type Author's Letterbook Copy Title Defects in Pattern Muskets Description Despite his efforts to be minute and particular, Hodgdon laments the fact that the pattern muskets delivered to him are imperfect in comparison to the ones sent to Springfield. year created 1798 month created 12 day created 06 author Samuel Hodgdon sent from location Philadelphia recipient Joseph Williams in collection Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. in image BJA01 note Cited in Williams to Hodgdon, 12/14/1798. Includes a postscript. cited note Cited document sent from the War Office notable person/group Joseph Williams Samuel Hodgdon Secretary of War [McHenry] Capt. [David] Ames notable location Philadelphia Springfield notable item/thing muskets models patterns contracts pattern muskets defects inferior musket inspection nub which holds the bayonet face of the barrel upper ramrod pipe locks Mr. Ames' pattern document number 1798120628255 page start 308 number of pages 1 Layout Sort Position Last edited Last completed Last approved Ascending Descending Sort Filter No filter Is edited Is not edited Is completed Is not completed Is approved Is not approved Filter Show original titles of 1 1–1 of 1 Page Last transcribed Status #1 1letterbook/BJA01_308.jpg Transcribe Not transcribed New #1 1letterbook/BJA01_308.jpg Transcribe Last transcribed Not transcribed Status New