Amos A. Evans to his parents, October 20, 1812

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Title:
Amos A. Evans to his parents, October 20, 1812
Description:
A handwritten four-page letter from Amos Alexander Evans, surgeon on USS Constitution, to his parents, dated October 20, 1812. The letter describes his visit to the Paul Revere & Sons foundry and rolling mill near Canton, Massachusetts. He describes meeting Mr. Eyres, one of the partners, and explains the process of rolling copper and making bells and cannon.
Author:
Evans, Amos A., 1785-1848
Date:
October 20, 1812
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
USS Constitution Museum
Collection (local):
USS Constitution Museum Correspondence Collection
Subjects:
Foundries
Paul Revere & Sons
Places:
Massachusetts > Norfolk (county) > Canton
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 9 x 7 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/z603vc88h
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Language:
English
Notes:
Title from accompanying materials.
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Identifier:
2312.2