Stores at New London and Other Business
Document 1790Powder and lead will be shipped from West Point to Richmond. Knox mentions the report of public stores at New London. The payment of invalids pensions has been increased, and any in arrears will likely be paid by Congress. Claims previously mentioned by Randolph discussed.
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War-Office- April 15th 1790.
Sir
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency's favors of the 15th, 17th and 26th of March last.
The report of Mr Langham respecting the situation of the powder of the United States at New Lon- don has determined me to draw both powder and lead from the arsenal at West Point on Hudson's river and transport them to Richmond to the orders of your Excel- lency— This business shall be performed as soon as a convenient opportunity offers for the purpose.
The information of Mr Langham with respect to the state of the other public stores is thankfully acknowledged— Although it is apprehended that efficient measures for the reparation of the arms and the other
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Powder and lead will be shipped from West Point to Richmond. Knox mentions the report of public stores at New London. The payment of invalids pensions has been increased, and any in arrears will likely be paid by Congress. Claims previously mentioned by Randolph discussed.
Date
04/15/1790
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1790041513000
Notable persons
Beverley Randolph
Henry Knox
Langhorn
Congress
invalids
John Skurry
Notable locations
War Office
New London
West Point
Richmond
Hudson River
Notable items
powder
lead
arsenal
public stores
reparation of the arms
arms
magazine
payment of the invalids
pension
arrearages
arrears
claim
investigation
examination
petition to Congress