Directions for Constructing Shot to be Used in Cannons,Muskets, and Rifles
Item
Type
Copy of Signed Document
Title
Directions for Constructing Shot to be Used in Cannons,Muskets, and Rifles
Description
Using Jacob Keeper's powder, Knox gave instructions for constructing shot for arms when the pre-made 5 inch shells were not available.
year created
1791
month created
08
day created
18
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
note
Cited in Knox to St Clair, 08/25/1791, St. Clair to Knox, 09/18/1791, and Knox to St. Clair, 08/25/1791.
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
Arthur St. Clair
Henry Knox
Miller
Jacob Keeper
notable location
War Department
notable item/thing
proving powder
powder
guns
rifles
muskets
cannons
proof powder
notable idea/issue
constructing shot
ammunition shortage
proving powder
proof powder
document number
1791081811001
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | GAD23 (3 pages) | Collection: Archive Reports 1891 | Q Vol 58-1, P: 140 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Arthur St. Clair | [unknown] | [n/a] |