Armiing the Corps of Artillery
Document 1795With the idea of arming the Corps of Artillery with guns of the French model, Pickering has decided to use the existing barrels and locks with bayonets adapted for the purpose. Mr. Nicholson should select the materials with five hundred being the number first attempted. Arms for frigates may be postponed.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
With the idea of arming the Corps of Artillery with guns of the French model, Pickering has decided to use the existing barrels and locks with bayonets adapted for the purpose. Mr. Nicholson should select the materials with five hundred being the number first attempted. Arms for frigates may be postponed.
Date
11/09/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1795110900001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Timothy Pickering
Nicholson
Notable locations
War Office
West Point
Notable items
Frigate arms
boards for the artillery
Charlesville muskets
infantry