Reports Leaking Ship with Saltpetre at Norfolk: Page #1 Original title: zwx/ZWX01001.jpg Protection: Open to all Expiration: Never Status: Approved Mark this revision as complete Cancel Reports Leaking Ship with Saltpetre at Norfolk: Page #1 Go full screenExit full screen Layout Reset Navy Department 19th February 1800 Secretary at War Sir The ship with salt Petre for the Public is at Norfolk-One of the owners of the Ship informs me she is in leaky condition & that it will be necessary to land apart of the Cargo at that place-I imagine it will be desirable that one half of the Cargo should be landed there, sent to Baltimore where it can be made into powder-or part might be sent to George Town where it may be sold very cheap-The Ship is under the Direction of Anthony & Co-if you determine any thing they wish it should be done speedily to day if you can, as they want to write to the Captain tomorrow- I have the honor