Request to deliver powder for proving musket barrels, and lead for balls

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[Intendants Office Nov. 2^d 1799 Powder & Lead to be DD to John Nicholson [signature]] Intendant of Stores Office, Philadelphia, 2.^d Novemb. 1799. Sir, Be pleased to deliver to M^r John Nicholson jun: or order, Two Quarter Casks of Powder, Suitable for proving Musket Barrels, and half a hundred weight of Lead. — Samuel Hodgdon M^r John Harris

Type

Letter Signed

Description

Letter, directs delivery of powder and lead to John Nicholson for proving musket barrels and half a hundred weight of lead.

Date

11/02/1799

Author

Samuel Hodgdon

Recipient

John Harris

Sent from

Philadelphia

Repository

National Archives and Records Administration

Collection

Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And

Document number

1799110228001

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Notable persons

John Harris

Samuel Hodgdon

Mr. John Nicholson.

Notable locations

Philadelphia

Intendant Stores Office

Notable items

quarter casks

powder

musket barrels

lead