Replacing the Powder that Was Embezzled
Document 1799Morris called on Mr. Poe to discuss the powder that was embezzled. Poe will meet with the other gentleman with whom he is associated and discuss the matter. Though they admit that they are accountable for the deficiency, they seem to be waiting for some future time when the powder might be replaced at less expense.
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Description
Morris called on Mr. Poe to discuss the powder that was embezzled. Poe will meet with the other gentleman with whom he is associated and discuss the matter. Though they admit that they are accountable for the deficiency, they seem to be waiting for some future time when the powder might be replaced at less expense.
Date
07/11/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort McHenry
Document number
1799071180301
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Hodgdon to Morris, 07/17/1799.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Staats Morris
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Fort McHenry