Obtaining Cannon for the Frigate
Document 1797Wolcott considers the prospect of obtaining the six pounders from Mr. Hughes to be remote so the question arises as to whether the short six pounders on hand can be mounted with the long nine pounders that Hughes has cast. If this is the case, then it must be determined if a suitable and uniform assortment of nine pounders can be obtained. Mr. Francis has made arrangements for the colors to be made for the frigate.
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Autograph Draft Letter
Description
Wolcott considers the prospect of obtaining the six pounders from Mr. Hughes to be remote so the question arises as to whether the short six pounders on hand can be mounted with the long nine pounders that Hughes has cast. If this is the case, then it must be determined if a suitable and uniform assortment of nine pounders can be obtained. Mr. Francis has made arrangements for the colors to be made for the frigate.
Date
09/22/1797
Author
Recipient
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Treasury Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797092270001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
Mr. Hughes
Mr. DeCosta
Capt. Barry
Notable locations
Treasury Department
Notable items
six pounders
nine pounders
frigate