Regarding Invoices, Shipments, Separation of Gun Powder; Level of Ohio River

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Reports on receipt of invoices and wagon shipments. Craig is working on separating different kinds of powder. A small proportion is fine enough for rifle; not 1/4 musket powder. Mentions Captain Smith and Captain Mills detachments. Comments that the Ohio River is so low as to be impassable for any craft of burden to descend.

Date

08/24/1792

Recipient

Sent from

Pittsburgh

Document number

1792082454001

Page start

1

Notable persons

Henry Knox
Isaac Craig
Michael Steven
Michael Stevor
Captain Smith
Captain Mills
detachments

Notable locations

Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Ohio River

Notable items

invoice
stores
wagons
public stores
unnecessary delay
powder
rifle powder
musket powder
clothing account
crafts of burden