Condition of Arms at Lancaster
Document 1795Based on his inspection, Nicholson reports on the status of the arms stored at Lancaster. The gunsmiths appear to be making necessary repairs but he found four hundred muskets cleaned but without bayonets and not repaired. An inspection of the muskets made by Boyle & Turner shows that they are not suitable for public service because they are made of bad steel and will not stand the temper.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Based on his inspection, Nicholson reports on the status of the arms stored at Lancaster. The gunsmiths appear to be making necessary repairs but he found four hundred muskets cleaned but without bayonets and not repaired. An inspection of the muskets made by Boyle & Turner shows that they are not suitable for public service because they are made of bad steel and will not stand the temper.
Date
08/21/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Lancaster
Document number
1795082180001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Nicholson
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Lancaster