Cannon Balls That May Be Wanted
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Cannon Balls That May Be Wanted
Description
Lane acknowledges that he can furnish the United States with the cannon balls that may be wanted. He will undertake this task at 25 pounds (currency) per ton and will deliver twenty tons per week if necessary. Since doubleheaded shot cannister and grape were not mentioned, he encloses a small bill for same.
year created
1799
month created
04
day created
19
author
sent from location
Stamper's Wharf
recipient
sent to location
5th Street
in collection
note
Enclosure: bill showing cost per ton of doubleheaded shot, grape, and shells.
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
William Lane
notable location
5th Street
Stamper's Wharf
document number
1799041980301
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZQG03 (4 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 7 |
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZQG03a (4 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 7 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Lane | Stamper's Wharf | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | 5th Street | [n/a] |