Reports Examination of Powder
Document 1796Reports examination of musket cartridges, many of which are damaged. Powder is often too wet. Compares musket powder with cannon powder. Suggests putting all powder away in barrels. Requests direction as soon as possible.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Reports examination of musket cartridges, many of which are damaged. Powder is often too wet. Compares musket powder with cannon powder. Suggests putting all powder away in barrels. Requests direction as soon as possible.
Date
06/03/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New London
Document number
1796060380001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Holts to Hodgdon, 06/14/1796.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Thomas Holt
Notable locations
Philadelphia
New London
Notable items
Musket Cartridges
Powder
Cannons
Barrels