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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03432.021 |
| 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 reporting on his inspection of the military stores under Bryant's charge |
| Date | 21 September 1790 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Bryant, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reports on his inspection of the military stores under Captain Bryant's charge at the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts and expresses his approval. Lists items still in need of inspection. Provides instructions for making sure the "four pounders" can "carry a six pound ball" and for selling damaged pieces through the newspaper. Asks for an expense report for constructing a wall around the magazine. |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Military History Military Supplies Ammunition Government and Civics Fortification Building Construction Artillery Journalism Commerce Finance |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Bryant, John (1742-1816) |
| Place written | Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Banking & Economics; Government & Politics |
| 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 |