Patterns for Stools for Grape Shot
Document 1798Hodgdon is asked to furnish Tench Francis with patterns for stools for grape shot for 12 and 24 pounders at his earliest convenience so they can be cast immediately.
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Mr John Harris Sir War Office February 15 179[8]
Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Mr Rea for the Marines on board the Frigate United States, eight pairs of Wollen overalls —
James McHenry —
Mr John Harris Sir War Office February 16 1798
Be pleased to deliver to Captain Thomas Truxtun or order twelve three pound Shot to prove Howitzers for the Frigate Constellation. —
Mr John Harris Sir War Office March 2 1798
Be pleased to deliver to Lieutenant Mr Rea for the Marines on board the Frigate "United States" Two Coats, three Vests, one Linnen Overalls, six Woolen Overalls, three Shirts, three pair of Shoes, one pair of Socks, two Stocks and clasps, Six blankets and two Knapsacks. —
James McHenry.
Type
Letterbook Copy
Description
Hodgdon is asked to furnish Tench Francis with patterns for stools for grape shot for 12 and 24 pounders at his earliest convenience so they can be cast immediately.
Date
02/14/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1798021415055
Page start
25
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Josiah Fox
Notable locations
War Office

