BIB_ID
120106
Accession number
MA 558.139
Creator
Weedon, George, 1734-1793.
Display Date
1787 Apr. 23.
Credit line
Purchased by Pierpont Morgan, before 1905.
Description
1 item (1 p., with address) ; 32.7 cm
Notes
Address panel to "His Excellency / Governor Jefferson / Richmond."
Endorsed.
This item is part of a collection of autograph letters and documents by Generals of the American Revolution; see collection record (MA 558) for more information.
Endorsed.
This item is part of a collection of autograph letters and documents by Generals of the American Revolution; see collection record (MA 558) for more information.
Summary
Concerning the delivery of gunpowder "sent from Philadelphia for the use of the state. It came with a Brigade of Waggons interspersed among other stores going to Gen'l Green's Army. Understanding by report the Enemy were in James River, have directed the powder to be left here, and have sent the Waggons by Carters Ferry which is much nearer and more safe than the rout[e] by Richmond;" adding that "the Commissary of Military stores in this place will take your Excellencies further Orders respecting the powder and have it sent to any place you may please direct."
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