Ordnance & Supplies for the Frigates "Constitution" & "Constellation"
Document 1798Hodgdon is directed to order barrels of cannon and barrels of musket powder to be transported from Springfield to the frigate "Constitution" anchored at Boston. Mr. Harris has been directed to deliver to Hodgdon for transportation to the frigate "Constellation," anchored in the Chesapeake, boxes of candles, 24 pound canister shot, 12 pound canister shot, and canister shot for small howitzers.
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Letterbook Copy
Description
Hodgdon is directed to order barrels of cannon and barrels of musket powder to be transported from Springfield to the frigate "Constitution" anchored at Boston. Mr. Harris has been directed to deliver to Hodgdon for transportation to the frigate "Constellation," anchored in the Chesapeake, boxes of candles, 24 pound canister shot, 12 pound canister shot, and canister shot for small howitzers.
Date
05/30/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1798053015055
Page start
55
Note
The author is not shown but, based on content, it is presumed to be James McHenry
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Department