Copy of contract entered into with Salter and Lane for furnishing iron cannon
Document 1799Articles of Agreement between James McHenry, Secretary of War, and William Lane and William Salter for the delivery of 24 pounder, 18 pounder, 12 pounder, 9 pounder, and 13 inch mortars. Details the process of inspecting and proving the cannon.
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Copy of Signed Document
Description
Articles of Agreement between James McHenry, Secretary of War, and William Lane and William Salter for the delivery of 24 pounder, 18 pounder, 12 pounder, 9 pounder, and 13 inch mortars. Details the process of inspecting and proving the cannon.
Date
05/15/1799
Document number
1799051500201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Lane & Saltar
James McHenry
Willim Land
William Salter
contractors
Tench Francis
John Caldwell
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
contract
iron cannon
articles of agreement
24 pounders
18 pounders
12 pounders
9 pounders
thirteen inch mortars
cast in solid
machinery
draughts
expense
proof
trunnions
cavities
instruments
touch hole
bore
holes
wrought iron
verticle plane
powder
cannon ball
cartridge
wad
proving the cannon
piece of wood
water
weight
wharf
decked vessel
payment