Receipt of 256 Pairs of Pistols
Document 1798Nicholson/Francis confirms receipt of 256 pairs of pistols for the use of the Navy Department, paid for at the rate of six dollars per pair.
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Philado Sept 3d 1798 Received of John Harris from
Keeper [of] Military Supplies —
Two hundred & Forty six pair of Pistols for the use
of the Navy Dept which are by agreement to be paid for at
the rate of Six Dollars a pair Duplicates Signed of the same
tenor & Datt — for Tench Francis Esq Surveyor,
John Nicholson —
Type
Document Signed
Description
Nicholson/Francis confirms receipt of 256 pairs of pistols for the use of the Navy Department, paid for at the rate of six dollars per pair.
Date
09/03/1798
Author
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1798090390201
Page start
1
Note
John Nicholson signs for Tench Francis.
Notable persons
John Nicholson
John Harris, Storekeeper of Military Supplies
Tench Francis
Notable locations
Philadelphia