Guns for state militias
Document 1794Secretary Hamilton provides a list of necessary materials to the Supervisor of Military Stores. The Virginia and Maryland militias need 6 six-pounders, 3 three-pounders, and 2 howitzers. The Pennsylvania militia needs 6 six-pounders, 4 three-pounders, and 3 howitzers. The Jersey militia needs 3 six-pounders, 3 three-pounders, and one howitzer.
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Printed Document
Description
Secretary Hamilton provides a list of necessary materials to the Supervisor of Military Stores. The Virginia and Maryland militias need 6 six-pounders, 3 three-pounders, and 2 howitzers. The Pennsylvania militia needs 6 six-pounders, 4 three-pounders, and 3 howitzers. The Jersey militia needs 3 six-pounders, 3 three-pounders, and one howitzer.
Date
09/15/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1794091500000
Note
LS, sold by Stan V. Henkels, Jr., January 19, 1932, Lot 73.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Alexander Hamilton
militia
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Virginia
Maryland
New Jersey
Notable items
pounders
howitzers