Forwarding of the Wishes of Northampton, Massachusetts Militia

Item

Type

Autograph Letter

Title

Forwarding of the Wishes of Northampton, Massachusetts Militia

Description

Forwards correspondence from two Massachusetts senators concerning the wishes of a company of Northampton (Massachusetts) artillery [apparently militia; a letter from Adams to McHenry of July 29th notes that they desire the loan of cannon from the Springfield Armory].

year created

1799

month created

07

day created

26

author

sent from location

Quincy

recipient

in collection

in image

notable person/group

James McHenry
John Adams
senator
militia
artillery company
President United States
Secretary of War

notable location

Quincy
Northampton
Massachusetts
Springfield Armory
Connecticut River

notable item/thing

boat
wagon
cannon

document number

1799072640301

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) IDO11 (2 pages) Collection: John Adams Papers R: 120

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author John Adams Quincy [n/a]
Recipient James McHenry [unknown] [n/a]