Iron Grape to Mr. Francis

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[40] 26 pairs of Shoes 1 Musket complete. 1 Bayonet 1 [undecipherable: fife?] and case 2400 Musket Cartridges. And for the Ship's use 5 reams of Musket Cartridge Paper and 10 quire of Cannon d^o --- M^r John Harris Sir War Department 25^th May 1798 Be pleased to deliver to Captain Decatur for proving the nine pounders for the Ship of War the Delaware, the Articles following which are to be sent down to M^r Humphrey's Office Southwark — Viz^t 1 Barrel of Powder 36 Wads. 3 Sticks Port fire Rammer, Sponge, Ladle & Worm. 18 Nine pound Shot A Searcher with its ring. A priming wire.

Type

Letterbook Copy

Description

Since it has been determined that the iron grape delivered to Mr. Francis for the use of the ship "Ganges" is too large, Harris is directed to deliver to him an equal quantity of four ounce grape and he is to return to the store that which has aleady been delivered.

Date

05/17/1798

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

1798051715155

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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