Anticipates Problems with Inspection of Cannon Balls in Philadelphia

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[T.C. Rp O: October 21 1794] Sir, I have the honor to represent, that it has been hinted to me that there is no Person now in Philad^a authorized to inspect the cannon Ball upon delivery by the Contractors, from which it is apprehended some inconveniencies may arise; Cap^t Fisher being in the Militia Army — I have the Honor to be with great res- Sir y^r mo: Obed^t Serv^t: Signed T. Cax. C[?] Sec^y at War [Ex^r A]

Type

Letterbook

Description

Reports that there is no one in Philadelphia authorized to inspect cannon balls upon delivery from contractors. Anticipates some inconveniences.

Date

10/21/1794

Author

Tench Coxe

Recipient

Henry Knox

Sent from

Revenue Office

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)

Document number

1794102140001

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Notable persons

Henry Knox

Tench Coxe

Contractors

Captain Fisher

Notable locations

Revenue Office

Philadelphia

Notable items

cannon balls