Return of Iron Nine-Pounders
Document 1796The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to provide a return of the iron nine-pounders at the various posts, magazines, and fortifications of the United States. He should include an account of the several lengths.
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[War Office July 28. 1796]
[Received State Nov. 2 M.P.O. 4013.]
War Office July 28. 1796
Sir,
The Secretary of War requests that you would furnish him to day with a Return of the Iron Nine Pounders belonging to the United States, at the several Posts, Magazines and Fortifications with an account of their several lengths —
I am Sir
with respects
Your obedt Servt
[undecipherable: probable reading] Jones.
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
[Address leaf:]
[War Office]
[July 28. 1796]
[undecipherable]
Wm Office
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
Type
Letter Signed
Description
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to provide a return of the iron nine-pounders at the various posts, magazines, and fortifications of the United States. He should include an account of the several lengths.
Date
07/28/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1796072815001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Nathan Jones
Notable locations
War Office