Request for Issue of Powder and Saltpeter to Be Manufactured into Portfires
Item
Type
Document Signed
Title
Request for Issue of Powder and Saltpeter to Be Manufactured into Portfires
Description
Directs that rifle powder and saltpeter for manufacture of portfire.
year created
1798
month created
03
day created
13
author
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
John Harris
Samuel Hodgdon
military storekeeper
Jacob Serber
James McHenry
Secretary of War
notable location
War Office
notable item/thing
rifle powder
salt peter
salt petre
portfire manufacturer
cask
document number
1798031315002
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XBK03 (2 pages) | Collection: Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92) | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Harris | [unknown] | [n/a] |