Reports Activity with Medicine, Powder, and Military Stores
Document 1796Received boxes of medicine for the engineers and artillerists. Has delivered some to Col. Rochefontaine, and he will probably send orders for the remainder within a few days. Encloses return of round shot. Requests assistance of Captain Williams to ascertain military store. Has removed the good powder from Fort Putnam to Fort Clinton, because the new magazine in Fort Putnam is not sufficient for the powder. Will send more military store returns.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Received boxes of medicine for the engineers and artillerists. Has delivered some to Col. Rochefontaine, and he will probably send orders for the remainder within a few days. Encloses return of round shot. Requests assistance of Captain Williams to ascertain military store. Has removed the good powder from Fort Putnam to Fort Clinton, because the new magazine in Fort Putnam is not sufficient for the powder. Will send more military store returns.
Date
04/15/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
West Point
Document number
1796041580001
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
George Fleming
Artillerists
Engineers
Captain Williams
Notable locations
West Point
Fort Putnam
Fort Clinton
Notable items
Medicines
Round Shot
Powder