Want of Assistant Armorers
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Want of Assistant Armorers
Description
Amidst a discussion of other matters, Ames notes that he needs more assistant armorers who understand the mechanical arts, have respect for economy and industry, and have good morals. Mr. Forbes has been recommended by Reed. Lyman would be sure to give satisfaction to the public and Mr. Perkins has also been mentioned as a possible applicant.
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
14
author
sent from location
Springfield
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
note
:Partially illegible.
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
David Ames
assistant armourers
armorers
Mr. Forbes
Reed Lyman
President United States
Secretary of War
James McHenry
John Adams
notable location
Massachusetts
Springfield Armory
Philadelphia
Springfield
notable item/thing
public service
document number
1798081480201
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZPV19 (4 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:6 |
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZPV19a (3 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] |