Request for Dimensions
Document 1798Discusses order for ordnance stores, requested dimensions of cartridges;
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Jan Hodgdon Esq Philad: 16th Aug. 1790
Sir,
Capt Campbell handed me your order for 30 flannel Cartridges &c none of which are in the store, except the flint-forg, there is some Grease tow here which may answer the purpose, provided you give the dimensions of the Cartridges —
The Invoice of the 900 Brl Powder I transmitted you, was for the purpose of handing Wt in order that he may take an account of the powder as it comes into the Magazine, the Original Invoice I now inclose you. I am with regard
Sir
Your mo. ob. Ser.
[signature: Jan Hughes]
The original Invoice you will please to return
[Verso: Address panel reading Commandgen Esq with flourish; docketing note at lower left: Lieut [undecipherable] / 16th Augst 1790]
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Discusses order for ordnance stores, requested dimensions of cartridges;
Date
08/16/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1798081680100
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Sam Hopes
Capt Campbell
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Ordnance Department
stores
Notable items
flannel cartridges
powder
magazines
invoice
port fires
cartridge

