Muskets for the Artillery, Etc.
Document 1795Hodgdon has requested a sample of muskets for the artillery that might be assembled from the materials on hand. Pickering desires the Purveyor to to see whether he can substitute the 800 stand needed for the artillery for the 500 contracted for which would require an addition to the contract.The muskets are satisfactory without gunslings which are not absolutely necessary especially when public money is required for more pressing needs.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hodgdon has requested a sample of muskets for the artillery that might be assembled from the materials on hand. Pickering desires the Purveyor to to see whether he can substitute the 800 stand needed for the artillery for the 500 contracted for which would require an addition to the contract.The muskets are satisfactory without gunslings which are not absolutely necessary especially when public money is required for more pressing needs.
Date
12/18/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1795121800201
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Timothy Pickering
Purveyor
Notable locations
War Office
Notable items
answer to your letter
sample of muskets for the artillery
materials on hand
decision may be made