Request for Information about Kettles for the Army in Pittsburgh
Document 1796The Secretary of War wants to know how many good camp kettles the Army has in the public store at Pittsburgh, and what quality they are.
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War Office 9. April 1796.
Sir
The Secretary of War requests you will inform him what number of good Camp Kettles are on hand with the Army the number at Pittsburg if any and what quantity are in the public stores —
I am Sir
Your obedt Servant
N Fones
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
[War department]
[Received from State Dept Nov. 24. R P O 40137]
[Moffet's letter 9th April 1796 Enquire how many Camp Kettles on hand]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The Secretary of War wants to know how many good camp kettles the Army has in the public store at Pittsburgh, and what quality they are.
Date
04/09/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1796040915001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Nathan Jones
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Department
War Office
Pittsburgh
Notable items
Kettles