Pig Lead Instead of Sheet Lead for the "Constellation"
Document 1797Hodgdon should send five tons of pig lead in lieu of five tons of sheet lead to Baltimore for the frigate "Constellation."
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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 Mc Henry
Type
Letterbook Copy
Description
Hodgdon should send five tons of pig lead in lieu of five tons of sheet lead to Baltimore for the frigate "Constellation."
Date
07/11/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797071100255
Page start
12
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Office