Kemble provides his obersvations on the Bloomfield powder works and its effect on his sales in New York City. Kemble discusses how to make DuPont powder competitve in the export market. Kemble reports that a customer, Mr. Dickey, is interested in...
Kemble discusses the terms of his agreement to become an agent for the DuPont Company in New York, particularly as they relate to sharing the market with Anthony Girard.
Kemble inquires about shipping practices and discusses how he can assist the DuPont Company with discounting notes. He reports that the order for 100,000 pounds of powder (See Kemble letter of April 3, 1819) was destined for Cristophe (possibly...
Kemble reports that due to the scarcity of money he cannot get a bill discounted. Kemble also mentions that he hopes to get a powder order from a Mr. Krooke when Krooke travels to Sweden.
Kemble discusses financial matters and reports that Anthony Girard has just negotiated a powder sale with the House of John Jacob Astor. Kemble provides an update on his customer Mr. Krooke.
Kemble advises the DuPont Company on sales and on the purchase of saltpeter. He also reports that he has heard from "the Old Swedish Baron" requesting some DuPont powder for testing and assuring Kemble that Mr. Krooke will order powder next...
Kemble discusses a draft from Antoine Bidermann and requests a resupply of powder. Kemble also reports information on storing and delivering gunpowder, particularly Mr. Cornell's contract to deliver powder for the U.S. government.
Kemble reports on a Mr. Talbot who has made inquiries into prices for powder for export. Kemble also discusses the DuPont contract with the U.S. Navy to remanufacture powder.
Kemble reports on his conversations with U.S. Navy agents and discusses pricing for powder. Kemble's letter also discusses the Wilmington, DE port master who was released from his position after being critical of the administration.
Kemble reports that John Jacob Astor and Son have applied for powder for exportation, and Kemble urges the DuPont Company to keep this order a secret to that no one discoves the object of this powder order.
Kemble discusses how to price powder in New York's competitive market. He gives his predictions for upcoming powder sales and thinks that almost half will go to the interior states or to New Jersey. Kemble believes that Bloomfield powder will cut...
Kemble reports strong powder sales and describes the powder market. Kemble hopes the DuPont Company can hand out some advertisements for a friend's foundry.
