The Need for More Stocks, Etc.
Document 1797Ames wants the stocks forwarded as soon as possible since many on hand are so unfit for use that the stockers might not have enough to complete the month's work. Ames has written to General Lincoln regarding Mr. Manning's inquiry about the muskets.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Ames wants the stocks forwarded as soon as possible since many on hand are so unfit for use that the stockers might not have enough to complete the month's work. Ames has written to General Lincoln regarding Mr. Manning's inquiry about the muskets.
Date
05/01/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Springfield
Document number
1797050180001
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
David Ames
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Springfield
New York
Factory at New London
Superintendent
Master Armorer
Notable items
return of work done in the Armorer's shop