Request for Investigation of Powder Prices in Philadelphia
Document 1800Anticipates need for powder at Pittsburgh; asks the purveyor (named as Israel Whelen on the envelope) to investigate powder prices in Philadelphia to compare with those around Pittsburgh.
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War Department, 5th Aug 1800.
Sir,
It appears probable that a quantity of powder will soon be wanted at Pittsburg in Pennsylvania. Mr Craig informs me that powder of an excellent quality manufactured in the vicinity of Pittsburg can be purchased at fifty Cents pr lb. Will you be pleased to enquire and report to me the Philadelphia prices?
I am Sir
With respect,
Your most obedient
Saml Dexter
The Purveyor of Public Supplies.
[Sec. of War. Aug. 5tho Wishes to know the Price of Powder]
[Lieut. [undecipherable] Esqr]
[War offr]
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Anticipates need for powder at Pittsburgh; asks the purveyor (named as Israel Whelen on the envelope) to investigate powder prices in Philadelphia to compare with those around Pittsburgh.
Date
08/05/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1800080500001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Israel Whelen
Samuel Dexter
Isaac Craig
Notable locations
War Department
War Department
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Notable items
powder
prices
public supplies