Sheet Iron Not Arrived, Causing Delays in Production
Document 1792Craig believed waggoners stopped over at their homes to plant corn while transporting cannons and sheet iron. Delay in transport has caused delay in production of camp kettles and other goods. Capt. Hughes and troops occupy barracks at new fort.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Craig believed waggoners stopped over at their homes to plant corn while transporting cannons and sheet iron. Delay in transport has caused delay in production of camp kettles and other goods. Capt. Hughes and troops occupy barracks at new fort.
Date
05/18/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Collection
Document number
1792051854001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Isaac Craig
waggoners
Edward Butler
Captain Hughes
Turnbull and Marmie
Turnbull
Marmie
Major Clark
Notable locations
Pittsburgh
new fort
Fort La Fayette
Fort Lafayette
Notable items
sheet iron
cannon
corn
bar iron
forge
contract
axes
barracks
six pounders
block house