Requests Assistance to Examine Powder
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Requests Assistance to Examine Powder
Description
According to orders received yesterday from the Secretary of War, he has discharged guards at post and requested 5 to assist in examination of powder in barrels and cannon cartridges. Can overhaul the cartridges if that is necessary, but will have to hire men for assistance. Mr. Dobson is concerned about his pay and threatens to leave.
year created
1796
month created
06
day created
14
author
sent from location
New London
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
Thomas Holts
James McHenry
Guards
Mr. Dobson
notable location
Philadelphia
New London
notable item/thing
Powder
Barrels
Cannon Cartridges
document number
1796061480101
page start
1
number of pages
3
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZOO16 (3 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:4 |
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZOO16a (3 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:4 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Thomas Holt | New London | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |