Manufacturing Muskets
Document 1799Secretary Wolcott acknowledges William Henry's letter offering to fabricate [manufacture] muskets for the use of the United States but contracts for that purpose have already been made. Since it is probable that some contractors may fail to meet their obligations, an order for 500 muskets will be issued provided they meet specific standards and are delivered promptly.
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Autograph Signed Draft
Description
Secretary Wolcott acknowledges William Henry's letter offering to fabricate [manufacture] muskets for the use of the United States but contracts for that purpose have already been made. Since it is probable that some contractors may fail to meet their obligations, an order for 500 muskets will be issued provided they meet specific standards and are delivered promptly.
Date
12/12/1799
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Recipient
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Treasury Department
Repository
Document number
1799121255001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Henry
Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
contractors
Congress
Notable locations
Treasury Department
Philadelphia
Charlesville
Notable items
muskets
manufacture
contract
public stores