Damaged Cannon, Shot, and Shells
Document 1789Informs the Secretary at War that he has delivered 25 tons of damaged cannon, shells, and shot to Mr. Ingells. Also forwards the Returns of Ordnance and Paymaster Stores for the month of August.
West Point Sept 3 1789 Sir Agreeable to your of 22d Ultimo, by Mr. A. Ingells [?].[crossed out words: I have] I have now delivered him twenty five Tons fifteen hundred of Damaged Cannon, Shells and shot, which makes in the whole One hundred and twenty five tons and fifteen hundred I now forward the returns of Ordnance and Quarter Master Stores for the month of August 1789 – I wrote you on the 4 Ultimo respecting the wood for the winter ensuing - please to inform me wether I shall engage any as the season is approaching fast when it will be difficult to get it here – If you should think it proper to have any [ illegible ] I can have it when [illegible ] until next spring – I amSir Vc- Honorable -Major General Knox Secretary at War
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