United States. Army. Ordnance Dept.

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Dates:
Active 1812
Active 1912
Active 1918
Active 1989
Active 1849
Active 1851
Active 1924
Active 1939
Active 1917
Active 1949
Active 1825
Active 1845

History notes:

Ordnance department established by Congress in 1812. Office responsible for design, procurement, storage, supply, and maintenance of munitions and combat vehicles.

From the description of Records of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance [microform], 1812-1912. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 40828498

The accounting statements of the U.S. Arsenal at Greenleaf's Point and Fort Belle Fontaine exemplify the Army's ordnance needs in the early years of the republic.

Now known as Fort Lesley J. McNair, the Arsenal at Greenleaf's Point was established in the 1790's at the mouth of the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. And Fort Belle Fontaine was built in 1805 on the Missouri River just north of St. Louis and served as the military headquarters of the region until 1826.

From the description of Accounting statements, 1820. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 34783833

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Subjects:

  • Law
  • Law
  • Laws and Legislation
  • Manuscripts, American
  • Military bases
  • Ordnance
  • Law

Occupations:

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Places:

  • Fort Mifflin (Philadelphia, Pa.) (as recorded)
  • Missouri (as recorded)
  • Washington (D.C.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Fort Lesley J. McNair (Washington, D.C.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Fort Belle Fontaine (Mo.) (as recorded)

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