Unloading of Powder & Shot at the Wharf
Document 1794Hollingsworth declares that he is ready to receive the powder and shot at the public wharf during high tide at one o'clock. However, Mr. Edwards is at the wharf with shot and 45 pieces of kentledge so the boatmen are concerned about the difficulty of unloading at the wharf. The shot and kentledge should be stored elsewhere to make room for the shipment of powder and shot.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hollingsworth declares that he is ready to receive the powder and shot at the public wharf during high tide at one o'clock. However, Mr. Edwards is at the wharf with shot and 45 pieces of kentledge so the boatmen are concerned about the difficulty of unloading at the wharf. The shot and kentledge should be stored elsewhere to make room for the shipment of powder and shot.
Date
11/25/1794
Author
Recipient
Document number
1794112540001
Page start
1
Note
Difficult handwriting.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Levi Hollingsworth
Colonel Hughes
Notable items
cartons
wood