Reasons for Failing to Submit a June Return
Document 1798Ames will not submit a return for June because the men's time has been taken up in assisting Mr. Nicholson in proving, repairing, and mending arms that failed in operation but were deemed fit for restoration. Since he has received a fresh supply of new iron, he hopes that in the ensuing month to produce the usual number of arms.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Ames will not submit a return for June because the men's time has been taken up in assisting Mr. Nicholson in proving, repairing, and mending arms that failed in operation but were deemed fit for restoration. Since he has received a fresh supply of new iron, he hopes that in the ensuing month to produce the usual number of arms.
Date
07/21/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Springfield
Document number
1798072180301
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
David Ames
Mr. Nicholson
workmen
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Springfield
Massachusetts
shop on the hill
Springfield armory
water shop
Notable items
iron
return
proving
repair
mending arms
restoration