Paper Sufficient for Cartridges
Document 1796Mr. Harris should be directed to forward as many papers as will be necessary to make fifty paper cartridges, each of which will hold sixteen pounds of cannon powder. The paper should be made up into cartridges of the size specified by Mr. [?] and delivered to him.
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[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24, 1804. R.P.O. 401310.]
War Office November 19. 1796
Sir,
I inclose you an order on Mr. Harris for as much paper as will be sufficient to make fifty paper Cartridges each of which will hold sixteen pounds of Cannon powder.
I request that you would be pleased to have the paper made up into Cartridges of such a size as Mr. De lafta shall point out and when made delivered to him —
I am Sir
Your obed. Servt
James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Mr. Harris should be directed to forward as many papers as will be necessary to make fifty paper cartridges, each of which will hold sixteen pounds of cannon powder. The paper should be made up into cartridges of the size specified by Mr. [?] and delivered to him.
Date
11/19/1796
Author
Recipient
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War Office
Document number
1796111900101
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office