Henry Knox letter May 10th 1794

                                                                                                         War Department
                                                                                                            May 10th 1794
Sir
I request that you would immediately have transported to Norfolk in Virginia addressed to Captain Hannah or Major Bedinger nine eighteen pounders from head of Elk and the carriages to suit them which you have had made in this City and also the following articles
1300…24 pound Shot … 300 Grape
1300 …18 .. Ditto ………. 300 Grape
600  … 12 …Ditto …….. 200 Grape & Cannister
150 Barrels of Cannon powder – Gin & Men’s Harness
Cartridge paper – Implements Belts & sufficient for the above.
                                                                                          I am
                                                                                          Sir
                                                                                          Your humble Servant
                                                                                          Knox
Saml. Hodgdon Esq

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