Bryant Writing Hodgdon about Howitzers
Document 1795Bryant encloses the return of ordnance and military stores for December. He informs Hodgdon that the carriages for the 5.5 inch howitzers are nearly finished and work has commenced on the carriages for the six pounders. A 5.5 inch mount that was returned has been proven fit for use and it will be provided along with files due to James Byers' being yet to fix his works. Bryant also mentions that it would be beneficial to have another well dug as the current one is too far away from the barracks.
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Bryant encloses the return of ordnance and military stores for December. He informs Hodgdon that the carriages for the 5.5 inch howitzers are nearly finished and work has commenced on the carriages for the six pounders. A 5.5 inch mount that was returned has been proven fit for use and it will be provided along with files due to James Byers' being yet to fix his works. Bryant also mentions that it would be beneficial to have another well dug as the current one is too far away from the barracks.
Date
01/16/1795
Author
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Springfield
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Collection
Document number
1795011680001
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1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Bryant
James Byers
carpenter
Notable locations
Springfield
Massachusetts
barracks
Notable items
return
ordnance
military stores
carriage
five and a half inch howitzer
six pounders
five and a half inch mount
well