Delivery of Saltpeter to Philadelphia
Document 1799Reports that 500 tons of saltpeter may be expected in Philadelphia for the public accounts. Makes arrangements for the delivery of cargo.
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[Vol 37
No. 25]
Fr D. Aug. 2. 1799. –
Sir
By a letter rec'd this day I find that about 500 Tons of Salt Petre may be expected at Phil. in the course of this month on public account. — The owner of the Vessel desires that measures may be taken for facilitating the discharge of the Cargo, [strikethrough: with out delay] — I mention the circumstance that the boats may be prepared for the reception of this property.
I am
The Sy of War
Type
Autograph Draft Letter
Description
Reports that 500 tons of saltpeter may be expected in Philadelphia for the public accounts. Makes arrangements for the delivery of cargo.
Date
08/02/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Treasury Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799080240101
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
Notable locations
Treasury Department
Philadelphia
Notable items
Saltpeter
Vessel
Cargo