Exportation of Gun Powder
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Exportation of Gun Powder
Description
Respecting the petition of Robinson Heartshorn asking for permission to export gun powder, the Secretary of the Navy has directed the powder to be examined and it is found to be unsuitable for the military service.
year created
1800
month created
03
day created
21
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
sent to location
Senate Chamber
in image
notable person/group
John Lawrence
James McHenry
notable location
Senate Chamber
War Department
document number
1800032100201
page start
1
transcription
War Department March 21.1800
Sir,
In answer to to your inquiry relative to the petition of
Robinson Heartshorn and others praying for permission to export
a certain quantity of gunpowder, I am informed by the Secretary
of the Navy that he has caused the powder in question to be exa.
mined with a view to a purchase and finds it unsuitable for the
military service.
I have the honor to be
with greatest respect
Your obed Servant
James McHenry
Hon John Lawrence
In Senate
Honble J. Lawrance Senate Chamber
Sir,
In answer to to your inquiry relative to the petition of
Robinson Heartshorn and others praying for permission to export
a certain quantity of gunpowder, I am informed by the Secretary
of the Navy that he has caused the powder in question to be exa.
mined with a view to a purchase and finds it unsuitable for the
military service.
I have the honor to be
with greatest respect
Your obed Servant
James McHenry
Hon John Lawrence
In Senate
Honble J. Lawrance Senate Chamber
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | NMH06 (2 pages) | Collection: Sixth Congress: Petitions and Memorials to the Senate [6A-G2] (RG46) (M1706, roll 4) | Frames 67-68 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Lawrence | Senate Chamber | [n/a] |