Articles Very Necessary for the Indians, Etc.
Document 1796Among other concerns, Chapin mentions a quantity of powder and lead that is to be forwarded to his post. So far he has received some powder and flints but no lead. He hopes that they will not fail to arrive since they are articles needed by the Indians to go and pursue game. He is reassured that the Americans and English appear to be harmony at his quarter.
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Among other concerns, Chapin mentions a quantity of powder and lead that is to be forwarded to his post. So far he has received some powder and flints but no lead. He hopes that they will not fail to arrive since they are articles needed by the Indians to go and pursue game. He is reassured that the Americans and English appear to be harmony at his quarter.
Date
10/04/1796
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Recipient
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Canandaiqua
Repository
Document number
1796100480001
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Captain Israel Chapin
General Henry Knox
Captain Handen
Indians
Americans
English
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Canandaiqua
head of navigation
Notable items
goods
powder
lead
flints