Samples of Gunpowder for Adjusting the New Pendulum
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Samples of Gunpowder for Adjusting the New Pendulum
Description
In order to adjust the new pendulum, Leacock is applying to Hodgdon for samples of domestic and imported powder from several casks. The samples should be tested at various distances. Leacock also describes his proof.
year created
1797
month created
05
day created
15
author
recipient
in collection
note
Includes a two-page postscript.
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
Joseph Leacock
William Nichols
Commissioners
Mr. Messersmith
David Rittenhouse
Doctor Priestly
Mr. Russle
Mr. Fox
notable item/thing
gunpowder
pendulum powder proof
samples
casks
proofs
machine
frame
pendulum
howitzer mortar
scales
document number
1797051580001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZPD23 (4 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 5 |
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZPD23a (4 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 5 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Joseph Leacock | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | [unknown] | [n/a] |