Concerning Armory Employee & Proposition Establishment of Military Laboratory & Storehouse Near Philadelphia
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Concerning Armory Employee & Proposition Establishment of Military Laboratory & Storehouse Near Philadelphia
Description
Forwards a letter showing how he has settled the account of an assistant, now discharged, at Springfield [Armory]. Discusses recommendations for the appointment of several officers. Recommends that a laboratory, powder house, and warehouses be erected near Philadelphia, that ammunition may be prepared and it and other military articles be stored nearby. Expects to be able to purchase land along the Schuylkill or Delaware Rivers with little trouble, and finds such locations advantageous since they are located along transportation routes. Says he will undertake the land purchase unless countermanded by Adams.
year created
1799
month created
05
day created
24
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
John Adams
James McHenry
Joseph Williams
Mr. Cotton
Mr. Ames
Captain Lillies
Little
Mr. Graves
Mr. Darling
notable location
War Department
Springfield
Schuylkill River
Delaware River
notable item/thing
account
settlement
military services
recommendation
laboratory
powder house
warehouses
ammunition
stores
transportation
document number
1799052400401
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (6 pages) | IDG15 (6 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 394 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |