Autograph Letter Signed

Rolled Iron for the Salt Pan

Foxall has discovered that the rolled iron for Hodgdon's salt pan can only be obtained from a forge. To be reduced to the correct size, it will have to be sent to a Rolling Mill which will take considerable time. Mr. Smith says he will undertake the task if given the proper assistance.

1799

07

24

Eagle Works

War Office

Samuel Hodgdon

Henry Foxall

smith

War Office

Eagle Works

rolled iron

roald iron

salt pan

forge

rolling mill

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Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
War Office
Mr Henry Foxall
24th July 1799
Jul 24 - Thinks he
can get the Pan made
of Rolled Iron for Salt
[circled: 156 1/2]
[stamped: Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24 18??. R.P.O. 401310]
Sir
When I left your office yesterday I went in persuit of Roald Iron for your Salt Pan but found that kind of Iron was not to be got - unless they applied to a Forge to have it drew to the size wanted - then they were to send it to the Roleing Mill to get it reduced to size - which I find will take a considerable time. -
I spoke to My Smith about the making of it which he says he will undertake it if I *ure him what assistance he want. -
I am leaving home this morning but return on Friday - when I will call on you as I have some Expectation of overcoming the the Difficulty there seems to be in geting the Iron
I am with Respect
your Obed Servt
Heny Foxall
Eagle Work
July 24th 1799
Saml Hodgdon Esqr