Construction of Gun Carriages and New Administration
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Construction of Gun Carriages and New Administration
Description
White oak of good quality has been on hand for 2 years and is being used by the carpenter and smith to construct gun carriages for the cannons shipped to Pittsburgh. Mentioned Congressional approval of President of U.S. Requests payment for services performed for the Ordnance Depart. Craig fears he will not hold his post under the new administration, wishes to settle all accounts as soon as possible.
year created
1801
month created
02
day created
27
author
sent from location
Pittsburgh
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
Isaac Craig
Captain Read
carpenter
smith
Quartermaster General
Ordnance Department
General Wilkinson
Mrs. Wilkinson
Major Buell
Russell Bissell
administration
President
John Wilkins
notable location
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
seat of Government
Ohio
river
notable item/thing
cannon
carriages
cannon carriages
timber
lumber
white oak
boats
note
claims
notable idea/issue
construction
transportation of supplies
payment
settlement of accounts
compensation
document number
1801022789001
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