Purchasing Iron for the Springfield Armory
Document 1797The Secretary of War has requested the Secretary of the Treasury to direct the purchase of ten tons of iron for the armory at Springfield. He suggests that the Purveyor authorize David Ames to procure it in that quarter as good quality can be had at a reasonable rate.
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
The Secretary of War has requested the Secretary of the Treasury to direct the purchase of ten tons of iron for the armory at Springfield. He suggests that the Purveyor authorize David Ames to procure it in that quarter as good quality can be had at a reasonable rate.
Date
06/15/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797061515101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Stagg
Notable locations
War Office