Desires to Send Powder from Albany to West Point; Seeks Information about Storage Capabilities
Document 1799The Secretary of War is thinking about removing powder from Albany to West Point. Questions if there is suitable room and place to store about 28-30 tons in addition to what is already there, or if the magazine is exposed to dampness. Requests information soon.
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Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
The Secretary of War is thinking about removing powder from Albany to West Point. Questions if there is suitable room and place to store about 28-30 tons in addition to what is already there, or if the magazine is exposed to dampness. Requests information soon.
Date
07/29/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1799072928055
Page start
518
Note
Cited in Fleming to Hodgdon, 08/02/1799.
Notable persons
George Fleming
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
Notable locations
West Point
Philadelphia
Albany
Magazine
Notable items
Powder