Axes for Gibson May Be Purchased at Staunton
Document 1797The Secretary of War believes that the axes wanted by Captain Gibson may be purchased at Staunton. Orders will be given to the Contractor there to to furnish them as Quartermaster's supplies.
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June 2. 1797.
Sir.
The Secretary of War is of opinion, that the few [underline: axes wanted] for Captain Gibfon, may be purchafed at Staunton. he will therefore give orders to the Contractor there to furnish them as quarter master's fupplies.
Yours refpectfully.
[undecipherable: probable reading: McHenry?]
Samuel Hodgdon Eqr
[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24. 1891. R.F.O. 401310.]
Type
Letter Signed
Description
The Secretary of War believes that the axes wanted by Captain Gibson may be purchased at Staunton. Orders will be given to the Contractor there to to furnish them as Quartermaster's supplies.
Date
06/02/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797060200101
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1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Stagg
Notable locations
War Office