ROBERT ORR REVOLUTIONARY WAR CANNON & MUSKET MAKER LEDGER PAGES 1791-1793

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ROBERT ORR REVOLUTIONARY WAR CANNON & MUSKET MAKER LEDGER PAGES 1791-1793:
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Three rare and original manuscript pages from the account ledger of ROBERT ORR of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, done completely in his handwriting and covering the period from 1791-1793. There are a number of sales of scythes, which he manufactured, as well as sales of furniture and household goods, which I think were being sold in anticipation of his coming move to Springfield, Massachusetts....Four pages including blank page, 6\" x 7 1/2\", handmade rag paper, folds, good condition, archival repairs. From the estate of his son, Doctor Hector Orr.....ROBERT ORR [1745-1811] and his father, HUGH ORR [1715-1798], cast the first cannons ever made in America at their foundry in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in 1775 and provided muskets and cannon for the Revolutionary War by government contract in 1776. Colonel Orr also served in the Continental Army and later manufactured the first scythes by water power in America. He was appointed the first Superintendent and Armorer of the Springfield Armory in 1795 and helped design the first American muskets [Model 1795] produced for the United States Army. After his retirement he remained in Springfield...Guaranteed original....$4.00 shipping....Over forty years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. We accept PayPal and other forms of payment. Foreign orders are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking......