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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03432.008 |
| From Archive Folder | Archive of Captain John Bryant, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Title | Henry Knox to John Bryant reiterating his request for an accurate return for munitions |
| Date | 5 April 1786 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Bryant, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reiterates his request for a "perfectly accurate" return for the shot and shells sent from the Salisbury furnace to the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. Advises Captain Bryant to "be explicit in your orders" when requesting payment "or they will not be paid." Written from the War Office. |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Military History Military Supplies Muster Rolls and Returns Ammunition Finance Government and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Bryant, John (1742-1816) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Captain John Bryant was the Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to John Bryant discussing accounts and transfer of munitions Receipt of $500 payment from Captain John Bryant Letter from Henry Knox to John Bryant regarding a transfer of munitions |