Applying for Guns, Stores, and Ammunition
Document 1798Angus encloses a letter for the Secretary of War and thanks Hodgdon for informing him how to apply for the guns, stores, and ammunition for his men and for the defense of his post. He stresses the urgency of obtaining these articles since he is currently in a defenseless state. He also wants to know how many non-commissioned officers should be assigned to an artillery company.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Angus encloses a letter for the Secretary of War and thanks Hodgdon for informing him how to apply for the guns, stores, and ammunition for his men and for the defense of his post. He stresses the urgency of obtaining these articles since he is currently in a defenseless state. He also wants to know how many non-commissioned officers should be assigned to an artillery company.
Date
07/14/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Perth Amboy
Document number
1798071480201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Angus
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Perth Amboy