Joseph Parry, a commander of a company in the 5th Delaware Volunteer Infantry, explains the negative effects that extended service at Fort Delaware is having on soldiers' morale and political inclinations. Parry also states that a visit from...
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Letter from realtors Alex Yearley & Son to William du Pont's secretary, Charles K. Lennig noting an atteched copy of Montpelier owner Louis F. Detrick's response to du Pont's latest offer. A hand written note at the bottom from Lennig to du Pont...
Several unemployed and communist leaders were arrested in front of the New York City Hall Oct. 16 when they attempted to stage a demonstration for the benefit of the Mayor. Police took matters to hand and there was considerable fighting. Injuries...
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McCall discusses purchase of saltpeter and company financial matters. He has received news that a bill drawn upon Messrs. Kuncke & Co. Bordeaux cannot be collected due to a Napoleonic decree.
Gibbons discusses banking matters and his stock of powder on hand. He believes work at the Washoe region will keep demand for blasting powder high. Gibbons also discusses his observations of the Sacramento powder merchants.
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.
Smith mentions obtaining insurance on Grinnell, Minturn and Company's first gunpowder shipment, financial matters, and shipping brimstone and gunpowder.
Smith discusses financial matters, gunpowder shipments, sending items to DuPont, and insurance on Grinnell, Minturn and Company's first gunpowder order.
Smith discusses discounting a note from Grinnell, Minturn and Company in partial payment for their fist gunpowder order, financial matters, and a gunpowder shipment.
Smith discusses discounting a note from Grinnell, Minturn and Company in partial payment for their first gunpowder order, financial matters, receiving a charcoal shipment, and asks DuPont to send canister labels.
Smith discusses discounting two notes from Grinnell, Minturn and Company in partial payment for their first gunpowder order, financial matters, shipping saltpeter, and sending items to DuPont.