Reports Contract for Iron Carriage Wheels; Requests Pattern
Document 1794Reports contract for iron carriage wheels for cannons. Outlines delivery based on exhibition of pattern. Requests that contractor be furnished with the proper patterns, as the one previously sent is incorrect.
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Sir
[T D A O] October 20th 1794
I have the honor to inform you that I have contracted at $10. [undecipherable] for the 600 pr of Iron carriage Wheels for the cannon: One third deliverable in 2. one third in 4 & one third 6 mo after the furnishing of two setts of Patterns
The Contractor informs me that those exhibited will not serve the purpose, as each pattern must be in two pieces; — will you be pleased to direct that the necessary patterns be furnished for the Contractor with all possible expedition.
I have the honor to be Sir Yr mo Obt Servt
The Secy at War Signed T Coxe. C.R.
Type
Letterbook
Description
Reports contract for iron carriage wheels for cannons. Outlines delivery based on exhibition of pattern. Requests that contractor be furnished with the proper patterns, as the one previously sent is incorrect.
Date
10/20/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Revenue Office
Document number
1794102040001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Henry Knox
Tench Coxe
Contractor
Notable locations
Revenue Office
Notable items
iron carriage wheels
cannons
patterns