Peters, Richard (ca. 1743-1828) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00982 Author/Creator: Peters, Richard (ca. 1743-1828) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 June 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 32.7 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy
Peters writes from the War Office on behalf of the Board of War. Informs Knox that 216 barrels of powder have been sent from Boston to West Point, and directs Knox to deposit the powder where he thinks most proper.
[draft]
War Office June 26. 1781
Sir
There are two hundred & sixteen Barrels of Powder in the Hands of the Navy Board at Boston which we have ordered on to West Point. [strikeout] On its Arrival at that Place you will please to direct it [being] deposited where you think most proper. There are twenty eight eighteen & twelve nine pounders also in the Hands of the Boston Navy Board if you think any of these will be wanted we will apply to Congress on the Subject when we shall be favoured with your Answer
We have the Honor to be
Sir
We have received no Answer from your very obed Servt
Congress to our Application for Money Richard Peters
to provide & transport the Articles By order
mentioned in your Estimate
Brig Genl Knox
[docket]
From the board of War
26th June 1781 -
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