Lord, Jacob (fl. 1776) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00469 Author/Creator: Lord, Jacob (fl. 1776) Place Written: Morris County, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 October 1776 Pagination: 1 p. ; 32.6 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Knox that he "is manufacturing gun powder for the Continental Congress" that is intended for George Washington. Sends samples to Knox and asks to be informed which will pass inspection. Signed in the third person in the text.
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Col. Lords Complemts. to Col. Knox, informs Col: Knox he is manufacturing Gun Powder for the Continental Congress & is Ordered to send it to Genl. Washington as fast as its Ready, but having Just began a New Work of the King would Chuse to Know if the Powder be good and will pass inspection before it is sent from the Mill[.] for this purpose Col. Lord was Directed to Apply to Col. Knox, and herewith Leaves a Sample of the Different Kinds made at his Mill, and Beggs the favour of the Col. to have Tryal made of it and Direct a Letter of Answer to Col. Jacob Lord Junr. at Morris County in New Jersey
Mount Washington
5th Octr. 1776.
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