Ice Has Prevented Making the Usual Number of Arms
Document 1798It has been so cold in Springfield that the wheels at the armory could not be cleared of ice before 11am. Because of the severe frost drying up the water, the usual number of arms could not be produced. Beause of the slow pace of work, the stocks on hand will last a little longer.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
It has been so cold in Springfield that the wheels at the armory could not be cleared of ice before 11am. Because of the severe frost drying up the water, the usual number of arms could not be produced. Beause of the slow pace of work, the stocks on hand will last a little longer.
Date
03/01/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Springfield
Document number
1798030180101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
David Ames
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Springfield
shops
Notable items
return of work