N. Starr & Son (firm) to George Talcott
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.707 Author/Creator: N. Starr & Son (firm) Place Written: Middletown, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 December 1843 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 26.3 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy
N. Starr & Son, weapons repair or manufacturing firm write to Lieutenant Colonel George Talcott of the Ordnance Department regarding a rifle repair or supply contract. This letter discusses the reasons why they have been unable to fulfill their contract, including the Ordnance Department's order for an older rifle model. Written in response to orders received by an inspector at the N. Starr Company from Captain Thornton (possibly Naval Officer James Thornton).
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