Embargo on the exportation of gunpowder and firearms

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Type

Draft Letter

Description

Tells Senator Tracy that he believes it to be unnecessary to discontinue the embargo on the exportation of gun powder and firearms. Suggests, however, that they place a limit on the duration of the embargo.

Date

04/17/1800

Recipient

Sent from

War Department

Document number

1800041700001

Page start

1

Notable persons

Uriah Tracy
James McHenry
President

Notable locations

France

Notable items

Gunpowder
firearms
embargo
gun powder
exports