Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to John Bryant
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03432.031 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 11 June 1798 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy
Asks Captain Bryant to ready 20 tons of cannon and one ton of musket powder for transport. The ordnance was needed "for the use of the Frigate Constitution." Also asks Bryant to inform him what cannon or grape shot he has at the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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