Instructions for Proofing Cannons
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Instructions for Proofing Cannons
Description
Describes water proof and proof of powder with instructions for Examiners.
year created
1796
month created
09
day created
27
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Oliver Wolcott
James McHenry
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of War
Hughes
Examiners
notable location
Philadelphia
War Office
notable item/thing
cannon
muzzle
linen
linnen
Touchhole
metal
notable idea/issue
proof of powder
testing
water proof
methods
instruction
document number
1796092714000
number of pages
1
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Naval Documents of Barbary Wars | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Oliver Wolcott, Jr. | [unknown] | [n/a] |