Another Well is Needed
Document 1794Bryant stresses that another well is needed since currently there is only one that is too far from the shops and barracks to be convenient. Another well is needed also in case of fire.
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Springfield Decr 1st 1794
Sir
Inclosed is the Return of Ordnance and Stores, in the Month of November.
I think it very necessary, there should be another Well on this Hill as there is but one and that is too far from the Store of Barracks, for convenience, or in case of Fire, or any other purpose.
I am Sir
Your Obedient Servant
John Bryant
No. Co. Mil. Stores
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
[Endorsement: Majr Bryant / Springfield — 1794 — / Return of Ordnance &ca. / [undecipherable] / 1795]
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Bryant stresses that another well is needed since currently there is only one that is too far from the shops and barracks to be convenient. Another well is needed also in case of fire.
Date
12/17/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Springfield
Document number
1794121780201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Bryant
Notable locations
Springfield
Notable items
return of ordnance and forage