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M^r John Harris Sir War Department 17 May 17[9-] It having been represented that the Iron grape delivered to M^r Francis for the Ganges are of too large a Size. I have therefore to request that you would be pleased forthwith to deliver to him an equal quantity in weight of 4 oz: Grape, or as near it as possible, on his returning into Store those already delivered. — M^r Fran[cis] will attend to this business and afford such assistance as may be necessary. — M^r John Harris Sir War Office 18^th May 179[3] Be pleased to deliver to Captain Dale for the Ganges. 50 prickers and brushes, and 200 Flints for Muskets and Pistols assortes. —

Type

Letterbook Copy

Description

Harris is directed to deliver eight tons of iron ballast to Captain Richard Dale.

Date

05/14/1798

Author

James McHenry

Recipient

John Harris

Sent from

War Department

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Orders to Deliver Naval Ordinance (Correspondence on Arming and Equipping Early Frigates and Ships of War When Navy Was Under War Department), May

Document number

1798051415355

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Note

The author is not shown but, based on content, it is presumed to be James McHenry,

Notable persons

John Harris

[James McHenry]

Notable locations

War Department