Articles for the Frigate "Constitution"
Document 1797Harris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation to Boston for the frigate "Constitution" the following: sheet lead, brass mounted muskets and bayonets with accoutrements, hand grenades, and 24 pound shot.
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John Harris Sir
War Office July 10 1797
Be pleased to deliver Mr Hodgden for transportation to Boston for the Frigate Constitution
Five Tons Sheet Lead
One hundred &fifty Brass mounted Muskets & Bayons with accoutrements complete.
Two hundred Hand Grenades
One thousand 24 pound Shot. —
James McHenry
Type
Letterbook Copy
Description
Harris is directed to deliver to Samuel Hodgdon for transportation to Boston for the frigate "Constitution" the following: sheet lead, brass mounted muskets and bayonets with accoutrements, hand grenades, and 24 pound shot.
Date
07/10/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797071000255
Page start
12
Notable persons
John Harris
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office