Pre-War Plans - Canandaigua Arsenal

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Needed From The Arsenal

Letter from Peter B. Porter, Q. M. G. of the State of New York
Black Rock, June 28, 1812

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"There is every reason to believe that the British meditate an attack on Fort Niagara...".

"Bring with you all the arms and ammunition in the Canandaigua arsenal."

Arsenal Building In Watertown

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The Arsenal was built circa 1809 in Watertown, New York.

By an act of the Legislature in 1808, five hundred stand of arms were ordered to be stored or deposited at Champion, but in a little time these arms were ordered to Watertown, and also an Arsenal was planned  and was soon in process of construction on the east side of Arsenal street. [Source]

During the war of 1812, Watertown was often excited and made anxious by its proximity to Sackett's Harbor, an important naval station of the government and the scene of one or two spirited battles.

During the war of 1812, bodies of troops were stationed at Watertown for short periods, and the sick were often sent here from Sackett's Harbor for better attendance than could be had there. [Source]

Abram R. Woolley

From A dictionary of all officers...:

First Commandant at the Allegheny Arsenal:

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1820 Court Martial:

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An account of a court martial of Lt. Col. A. R. Woolley at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.  He was dismissed for caning a soldier.