Reasons for Failing to Submit a June Return

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Reasons for Failing to Submit a June Return

Description

Ames will not submit a return for June because the men's time has been taken up in assisting Mr. Nicholson in proving, repairing, and mending arms that failed in operation but were deemed fit for restoration. Since he has received a fresh supply of new iron, he hopes that in the ensuing month to produce the usual number of arms.

year created

1798

month created

07

day created

21

author

sent from location

Springfield

recipient

sent to location

Philadelphia

in image

notable person/group

Samuel Hodgdon
David Ames
Mr. Nicholson
workmen

notable location

Philadelphia
Springfield
Massachusetts
shop on the hill
Springfield armory
water shop

notable item/thing

iron
return
proving
repair
mending arms
restoration

document number

1798072180301

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) ZPU13 (2 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B: 6
[view document] (2 pages) ZPU13a (2 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B: 6

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author David Ames Springfield [n/a]
Recipient Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia [n/a]