Weapons Order
Document 1791Knox informs Joseph Cranch at West Point that he has ordered 2000 gun stocks and all of the spare steel ram rods, along with 1000 bayonets (assuming they are in store).
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[f Genl Knox
20th July 1791]
War department
July 20th 1791.
Sir,
I have just received yours of the 11th instant. I have ordered 2000 gun Stocks and all the Spare Steel Ram Rods here and also 1000 bayonets if in Store. I would not have the bayonets made until it shall be proved they are not in the public possession.
I am
Sir
Mr Joseph Branch
West point
Facting War
Your most obed Servant
H Knox
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Knox informs Joseph Cranch at West Point that he has ordered 2000 gun stocks and all of the spare steel ram rods, along with 1000 bayonets (assuming they are in store).
Date
07/20/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1791072000101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Joseph Cranch
Henry Knox
Notable locations
West Point
War Department
Notable items
gun stocks
bayonets
ram rods