Investigation & Instructions in Matter of Inferior Saltpeter
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Investigation & Instructions in Matter of Inferior Saltpeter
Description
Discussed inferior crude salt peter purchased; asked Whelen's opinion on whether it can be refined enough to be worthwhile.
short description
Ltr, dis inferior salt peter purchased
year created
1800
month created
05
day created
30
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
Israel Whelen
James McHenry
Francis
merchant
purveyor
notable location
War Department
notable item/thing
salt petre
salt peter
materials
provisions
supplies
notable idea/issue
expense
refined
manufacture
procure
compensation
cost
notable phrase
letter
respecting some inferior salt petre which was purchased
if upon inquiry you should be able to ascertain
refined at such a rate as that the quantity of pure salt petre produced
would more than compensate the expense
I have no objection
otherwise it may as well remain as it is.
document number
1800053000301
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XDA21 (2 pages) | Collection: Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92) | B: 1194 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | XDA21a (2 pages) | Collection: Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92) | B: 1194 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Israel Whelen | [unknown] | [n/a] |