Poor Quality of Saltpeter in Military Stores
Document 1800Upon discovery of poor quality of saltpeter in military stores, suggests its disposal.
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Type
Letterbook Copy
Description
Upon discovery of poor quality of saltpeter in military stores, suggests its disposal.
Date
05/28/1800
Author
Recipient
Document number
1800052840301
Page start
1
Note
Tench Francis is the Purveyor until his death on 1 May 1800.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Mr. Govett
Clerk
purveyor's office
Tench Francis
Mr. Hunter
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Purveyor's Office
War Department
Notable items
gunpowder
salt peter
saltpetre
common salts
military stores