Improvements in Manufacturing Arms
Document 1799The Secretary of War has asked Ames to prepare a statement of the price of arms manufactured at Springfield including possible improvements in the business. Ames suggests sending a small chest of sample arms so that Hodgdon can see what improvements have been made and how they compare with other arms made for government service. It might be useful also for membersof Congress at their next session to see a specimen of what the public is buying.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The Secretary of War has asked Ames to prepare a statement of the price of arms manufactured at Springfield including possible improvements in the business. Ames suggests sending a small chest of sample arms so that Hodgdon can see what improvements have been made and how they compare with other arms made for government service. It might be useful also for membersof Congress at their next session to see a specimen of what the public is buying.
Date
09/05/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Springfield
Document number
1799090580001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
David Ames
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Springfield