Pressing Call for Musket Stocks
Document 1799The Superintendent of the Armory has a pressing need for musket stocks. Williams is worried that the workers will stand idle for want of these articles if they are not forwarded immediately. In their rough state many of the musket stocks on hand have the appearance of soundness but when worked down are found to be shakey and unfit for muskets.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The Superintendent of the Armory has a pressing need for musket stocks. Williams is worried that the workers will stand idle for want of these articles if they are not forwarded immediately. In their rough state many of the musket stocks on hand have the appearance of soundness but when worked down are found to be shakey and unfit for muskets.
Date
06/14/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Armory Department, Springfield
Document number
1799061480401
Note
Cited in Hodgdon to Williams, 06/20/1799.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Joseph Williams
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Springfield
Notable items
rolled and nail iron