I'm forwarding this message from the Cumberland County Historical Society.  The Carlisle Munitions Lab where Capt. John Jordan was assigned was where the Carlisle Barracks and the United States Army War College is now. Sincerely Norman Kincaide ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Librarian <librarian@historicalsociety.com> To: norman.kincaide@yahoo..com Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 1:56:19 PM Subject: carlisle munitions lab Dear Mr. Kincaide,   We have found a couple of references to the manufacture of weaponry at the Carlisle Barracks (US Army War College) in The U.S. Army War College & Carlisle Barracks, PA. pages 14-15   "With the Indian Wars over, an uneasy peace existed until the beginning of the Revolutionary War.  The post became an armory for the manufacture of muskets and ammunition in 1769, and it continued to function as supply headquarters for the forces further west."   "Resolutions by the Continental Congress in 1776 proposed that a magazine and "elaboratory" be built at Carlisle; work began in 1777.  Two Carlisle Residents, James Wilson and Brig. Gen. John Armstrong, selected the site for the magazine..."The "Public Works" extended over the present day reservation as far as the spring to the north-east side, and was known locally as "Washingtonburg"...Cannon, shot, harness, gun carriages, barrels, and nails were manufactured and a musket repair shop was operative.  Large quantities of powder were stored in the magazine, and the facilities at the nearby towns of Mount Holly, Pine Grove Furnace, and Boiling Springs furnished cast iron cannon balls and shells, as well as cannon castings."   "The main magazine, erected in 1777, still stands.  It is the second oldest building on the Post and is now known as the Hessian Guardhouse Museum."   I hope this helped answer your questions.  If you have other questions, please feel free to contact us again.  You can also use our historical research inquiry service to learn more about certain questions you may have.   Sincerely,   Cara Holtry Librarian