Articles Needed to Prove the Nine-Pounders
Document 1798McHenry directs Harris to deliver to the ship of war "Delaware" the articles needed to prove its nine pounders.
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War department, 25 May 1798
Sir
Be pleased to deliver to Capt. Decatur for proving the nine pounders for the Ship of War Delaware, the Articles following, which are to be sent down to Mr Humphrey's Office Southwark —
Vizt. 1 Barrel of Powder —
36 Wads.
2 Sacks of Potfire
Rammer, Sponge, Ladle and Worm
18 nine pound Shots
a Searcher with its ring —
a priming wire
James McHenry
Mr John Harris
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
McHenry directs Harris to deliver to the ship of war "Delaware" the articles needed to prove its nine pounders.
Date
05/25/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1798052500101
Page start
1
Notable persons
John Harris
James McHenry
Captain Decatur
Notable locations
War Department
Mr. Humphrey's office at Southwark
Notable items
nine pounders
ship of war "Delaware"
barrel of powder
wads
sticks of portfire
hammer, springs, ladle, and worm
nine pound shots
searcher with its ring
priming wire