New Cannon are of Poor Quality, Etc.
Document 1798Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the new cannon are of poor quality and that trucks and gin blocks are still needed to mount these guns. And due to the Secretary at War's delay in settling his claim for personal compensation, Craig tells Hodgdon that he will begin to seek other employment opportunities.
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Letterbook
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Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the new cannon are of poor quality and that trucks and gin blocks are still needed to mount these guns. And due to the Secretary at War's delay in settling his claim for personal compensation, Craig tells Hodgdon that he will begin to seek other employment opportunities.
Date
03/16/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburg
Repository
Document number
1798031680001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Hodgdon to Craig, 03/23/1798.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Isaac Craig
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Notable items
galleys
carpenters
ships
wagons
tar
barrels
pitch
letters