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Document 1792Expressed confidence in Craig's expediency in building the block house. Enclosed receipt of cannon shot recently delivered for Craig.
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War Department.
January 13th 1792.
Sir
I have duly received your letter of the 5th instant.
I believe the utmost confidence that no exertion will be wanting on your part to complete the block-house.
On the 9 instant, a load of cannon ball & cannister shot for six pounders went from this city to your address. Enclose you a return of those Jones.
I am Sir,
Your very humble Servt
Knox
Secy of War
[Major Craig.]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Expressed confidence in Craig's expediency in building the block house. Enclosed receipt of cannon shot recently delivered for Craig.
Date
01/13/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1792011314001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Isaac Craig
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
Notable locations
War Department
Fort Pitt
block house
Notable items
cannon shot
six pounders
cannon ball
canister shot