Paper Sufficient for Cartridges

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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

Sent from

War Office

Document number

1796111900101

Page start

1

Note

Partially illegible.

Notable persons

Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry

Notable locations

War Office