Iron Grape to Mr. Francis
Document 1798Since 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.
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Mr. 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 Mr 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
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1798051715155
Page start
41
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