Manufacture of Lighter Guns
Document 1798Neilson experiment with materials and believed guns could be made with lighter material than brass currently in use. Neilson requested discussion on subject prior to Hamilton leaving "Seat of Government."
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Neilson experiment with materials and believed guns could be made with lighter material than brass currently in use. Neilson requested discussion on subject prior to Hamilton leaving "Seat of Government."
Date
11/12/1798
Author
Recipient
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New York
Collection
Document number
1798111290000
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Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
William Neilson
merchant
financier
director
New-York Insurance Company
Governor
Notable locations
New York
city
Salisbury
Connecticut
forge
mine
Notable items
guns
brass
field artillery
iron
steel
arms
ammunition