Purchase from James Morrow
Document 1792The Secretary of War requests that Knox purchase from James Morrow any of his armorer's tools that might be fit for service. They are to be appraised by an impartial man previous to payment.
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War-department
May 14th 1792.
Sir.
The Secretary of War requests that you will procure from James Monroe for the public any of his arms, which may be fit for service. They are to be appraised by an impartial man, acquainted with the business, previous to Payment.
I am
Sir
Your humble Servt
[signature: D. Stagg Jr.]
[Hp Knox]
[Endorsement on cover: May 14. 1792 — Letter from [undecipherable] — Letter from James Monroe — 109]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The Secretary of War requests that Knox purchase from James Morrow any of his armorer's tools that might be fit for service. They are to be appraised by an impartial man previous to payment.
Date
05/19/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1792051915001
Page start
1
Note
Partly illegible.
Notable persons
William Knox
John Stagg
Secretary of War
James Morrow
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
armorers tools
tools
appraised
payment