Request for Delivery of Shot or Grapeshot
Document 1797Letter, directs issue of shot or grape shot.
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War Office December 9. 1797
Sir,
Mr. Philips has represented to me that the twelve fix pound Shot are too large for the calibre of his guns, you will be pleased therefore to give him their values in smalle Cannon or grape Shot —
I am Sir
Your obedt Sert
James McHenry
Mr John Harris
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Letter, directs issue of shot or grape shot.
Date
12/09/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1797120900001
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Harris
James McHenry
Mr. Philips
Notable locations
War Office
Notable items
six pound shot
guns
smaller cannon
grape shot