A Gun for Chambers
Document 1792Knox is directed to deliver to Joseph Chambers a gun, a flint, one pound of rifle powder, and a proportional quantity of ball. If Knox does not have excellent rifle powder, he is directed to procure it.
Letter from the War Office May 2d 1792 to deliver a gun to Mr Chambers Vanderbrock 107 Mr. William Knox No. 71 Water Street North Stamp: Received from State Dep’t Nov. 24, 1894, R.P.O. 401810 War department May 2d 1792 Sir The Secretary of War request you will deliver to the bearer Joseph Chambers, a gun to his choice, a flint, one pound of best rifle powder and a proportionable quantity of Ball. If you are not possessed of the rifle powder of excellent quality you will procure the same. I am Sir Your obedient Servant R J Vandenbrock Mr. William Knox
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