Articles Wanted for the Fort at Niagara
Document 1796The Secretary of War is about to send a detachment to Oswego. Articles such as iron and steel are wanted at Niagara so if there are any at West Point, they should be sent on. If not, they must be purchased.
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[Note from War Office
September
1796
Articles wanted for the
Fort at Niagara]
[Samuel Hodgdon Esq.]
[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24. 1864. R.P.O. 401310.]
War Office Sep 9. 1796
Sir
The Secretary wishes to see you at 9 o'clock to morrow morning - He is about sending a detachment to Niagara Oswego - several articles such as Iron Steel &c. are wanted for Niagara. If there is any in store at West Point they can be put on - if not they must be purchased - He will want to see you on that head -
Barroon at West Point - 1648 lbs - No Steel
[Delivering?] these at Philadelphia 1032 lbs - No Iron
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Type
Document
Description
The Secretary of War is about to send a detachment to Oswego. Articles such as iron and steel are wanted at Niagara so if there are any at West Point, they should be sent on. If not, they must be purchased.
Date
09/09/1796
Author
Recipient
Document number
1796090915101
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Notable locations
War Office
Philadelphia