Procuring Ramrods & Repairing Bayonets
Document 1796The Secretary of the Treasury has been directed to require the Purveyor to procure the ramrods needed for the French muskets repairing at West Point. He has been informed of Mr. Cranch's proposal to produce them at a price of a half-dollar each. Enclosed is an order on the Storekeeper for the deficient bayonets which should immediately be forwarded to Mr. Cranch.
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[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24, 1894. R.P.O. 401310.]
War Office, Nov. 15. 1796.
Sir,
A request has this day been made to the Secretary of the Treasury, to direct the Purveyor to procure the [underline: ramrods] wanted for the french Muskets repairing at West Point; and I have informed him of Mr french's proposal to make them at the rate of half dollar each —
I enclose you an order on the Storekeeper, for the deficient bayonets, and which you will please to forward to Mr french as early as possible
With respect,
I am Sir,
Your obedt Servt
James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon Esq.
Superintendt Military Stores.
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Letter Signed
Description
The Secretary of the Treasury has been directed to require the Purveyor to procure the ramrods needed for the French muskets repairing at West Point. He has been informed of Mr. Cranch's proposal to produce them at a price of a half-dollar each. Enclosed is an order on the Storekeeper for the deficient bayonets which should immediately be forwarded to Mr. Cranch.
Date
11/15/1796
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Recipient
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War Office
Document number
1796111500001
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office