Advice Regarding the Mounting of 24 Pound Cannons
Document 1797Craig advised Hodgdon that the "24 Pounders" should not be mounted on ship or garrison carriages. Craig requested Hodgdon forward iron trunks for proper mounting of cannons.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Craig advised Hodgdon that the "24 Pounders" should not be mounted on ship or garrison carriages. Craig requested Hodgdon forward iron trunks for proper mounting of cannons.
Date
12/15/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Collection
Document number
1797121589001
Page start
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Isaac Craig
Quartermaster General
James Hamilton
wagoner
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Notable items
newspapers
news papers
24 pounders
ship carriages
garrison carriages
gun carriages
heavy guns
wooden trunks
iron trunks
pay
wagon loads