Modes of Proofing Powder
Document 1797The requested powder has been ready for some time. As soon as Miller's team returns from Jersey the powder will be delivered. It is fine powder that must be proved. Miller will not make common powder for Hodgdon until some other mode has been found to prove it.
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Sir Philada 26 July 1797
Your note I received this evening the Powder you request is & has been a long time ready my team is in Jersey for a few days as soon as it returns it Shall be delivered but All fine which I will warrant proof but Sir I cannot think of making for you Cannon Powder untill you fall on Some other mode of proofing it —
Yours &C —
[signed] Joseph G Miller
[address leaf:] Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
[docket:] Joseph Miller — 26th July 1797
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The requested powder has been ready for some time. As soon as Miller's team returns from Jersey the powder will be delivered. It is fine powder that must be proved. Miller will not make common powder for Hodgdon until some other mode has been found to prove it.
Date
07/20/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1797072080001
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Joseph Miller
Notable locations
Philadelphia