Ordnance & Military Stores
Document 1793Hodgdon is directed to examine the enclosed additional requisition for Ordnance and Military Stores and make a return for such articles that are on hand and make an estimate of the expense of those that are deficient.
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War department,
March 6th 1793. —
Sir,
The Secretary of War requests, that you will please to examine the enclosed additional requisition for Ordnance and Military Stores for the service of the United States, and make a return to him of such of the Articles as are on hand, and an estimate of the expense of those deficient —
I am,
Sir,
Your humble Servant.
[undecipherable] Stagg Jun.
dy Ch Clk —
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
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Return of Ordnance and Military Stores, wanted, on the Western frontiers, for the service of the United States.
Sixteen .... 2¾ — Howitzers — properly fortified.
Sixteen .... — ditto — . Carriages.
One hundred — Rheoms brown wrapping paper to wrap cartridges — in dozens —
One hundred — Pounds — Coarse Brown Thread.
One barrel — Sweet Oil.
Two lbs. .... Aqua Fortis.
Twelve — — — — Sheets — Brass.
Six hundred — Sets — French Musket Lock Limbs.
Three .... Vices — 30 lbs each.
War department, March 6. 1793.
[undecipherable] Stagg Jun.
[undecipherable] Clk —
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hodgdon is directed to examine the enclosed additional requisition for Ordnance and Military Stores and make a return for such articles that are on hand and make an estimate of the expense of those that are deficient.
Date
03/06/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1793030615201
Page start
4
Note
Enclosure: Return of Military Stores and Ordnance wanted on the Western Frontiers.
Enclosed in Stagg to Hodgdon, 03/09/1793.
Notable persons
John Stagg
Samuel Hodgdon
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
howitzers, properly fortified
howitzer carriages
brown wrapping paper to wrap cartridges
coarse brown thread
sweet oil
aqua fortis
brass sheets
French musket lock limbs
vices

