Request for Paper to be Used in Proving Cannons
Document 1797Directs furnishing paper for cartridges to be used in proving cannons.
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
Directs furnishing paper for cartridges to be used in proving cannons.
Date
02/25/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797022515001
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Harris
Mr. Hodgdon
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
Secretary of War
Notable locations
War Office
Notable items
paper cartridges for
proving of twelve, nine, and six pounders is wanted
furnish
paper sufficient to make them
papers cartridges for 12 pounders, to contain eight pounds powder each
paper cartridges for 9 pounders to contain six pounds powder each
paper cartridges for 9 pounders to contain four and half pounds powder each
paper cartridges for 6 pounders to contain four pounds powder each
paper cartridges for 6 pounders to contain three pounds powder each
oakum wads or materials for the same
lay out such of the above stores as may be on hand and suitable for the purpose and the materials for those to be prepared