United States Congress agreement with Ebenezer Cowell 1781 April 27

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

United States Congress agreement with Ebenezer Cowell, Manuscript #MS 1941.3, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Summary

Creator:
United States. Congress.
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

United States Congress agreement with Ebenezer Cowell, Manuscript #MS 1941.3, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Background

Scope and content:

Memorandum of agreement between the state of Virginia and Cowell, a Philadelphia gunsmith, to produce 2,000 rampart muskets. Specifics, price, and terms of payment set. Signed by James Madison, Theodorick Bland, and Meriwether Smith. Certificate of compliance signed by Thomas Pleasants based on information supplied by George Newhan.

Biographical / historical:

N/A

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1941
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.