Orders to Prove Powder for Gen. Wayne

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

In anticipation of Gen. Waynes campaign, McHenry ordered casks of powder to be proved and forwarded.

Date

02/20/1796

Sent from

War Office

Document number

1796022000101

Page start

1

Notable persons

Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
General Anthony Wayne

Notable locations

War Office

Notable items

cannon powder
musket powder
prove
returns
water transportation
cask