Replacing defective powder
Document 1795Pickering provides Hodgdon with a piece of General Wayne's letter informing him that the powder given to the army is defective and must be replaced. However, transporting new powder might not be feasible until next Spring. Thus, if before that time the opportunity arises, the powder should be sent to Pittsburgh and the powder quality tested.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Pickering provides Hodgdon with a piece of General Wayne's letter informing him that the powder given to the army is defective and must be replaced. However, transporting new powder might not be feasible until next Spring. Thus, if before that time the opportunity arises, the powder should be sent to Pittsburgh and the powder quality tested.
Date
12/21/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1795122100001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Timothy Pickering
General Wayne
Notable locations
War Office
Pittsburgh
Notable items
powder