Arms and Ammunition for the Frigate "Constitution"
Document 1797Harris is asked to deliver the listed articles to Mr. Hodgdon for transportation to Boston for the use of the Frigate "Constitution."
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War Office, July 10. 1797
Sir.
Be pleased to deliver Mr Hodgdon, for transportation to Boston, for the Frigate Constitution,
Five Tons — Sheet Lead.
One hundred & fifty brass mounted Muskets and Bayonets, with accoutrements complete.
Two hundred Hand Grenades.
One Thousand — 24 pounds Shot.
James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon
Mr John Harris.
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Harris is asked to deliver the listed articles to Mr. Hodgdon for transportation to Boston for the use of the Frigate "Constitution."
Date
07/10/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797071000101
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Harris
James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon
Notable locations
War Office
Notable items
sheet lead
brass mounted muskets and bayonets with accoutrements
hand grenades
24 pound shot