Investigation & Instructions in Matter of Inferior Saltpeter
Document 1800Discussed inferior crude salt peter purchased; asked Whelen's opinion on whether it can be refined enough to be worthwhile.
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Letter Signed
Description
Discussed inferior crude salt peter purchased; asked Whelen's opinion on whether it can be refined enough to be worthwhile.
Date
05/30/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Document number
1800053000301
Page start
1
Notable persons
Israel Whelen
James McHenry
Francis
merchant
purveyor
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
salt petre
salt peter
materials
provisions
supplies