Discusses Problems with Pistol Barrels and Proving
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Discusses Problems with Pistol Barrels and Proving
Description
Believes that Mr. Dana's claims about the proof of the pistol barrels is unnecessarily severe because the caliber of the pistol is smaller than the Charlottesville musket. Discusses size of proof balls. Warns that proofs were unfinished and barrels are rough when ordered which causes a reduction and weakening. Speculates about other reasons for miscalculations. The pistol making in Philadelphia is of smaller caliber than in Connecticut.
year created
1799
month created
07
day created
18
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in image
created note
Changed date. Now matches document number.
notable person/group
James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon
Mr. Dana
notable location
Philadelphia
Springfield
Connecticut
notable item/thing
Pistol Barrels
Charlottesville Musket
Proof Ball
Pistols
Powder
Mandrils
Stamps
document number
1799071828055
page start
506
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | BJA01 (560 pages) | Collection: Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. | P: 506 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |