An account of DuPont gunpowder sold by William Kemble from July to September, 1820. Includes customer names, type of powder purchased, and payment information.
Memorandum of DuPont powder to be furnished by William Kemble to the American Fur Company. Signed by Ramsey Crooks, president of the American Fur Company.
Correspondence; Gunpowder; Ordnance Industry; Government contracts;
Kemble writes to McCall care of E. I. du Pont de Nemoursand Company. He reports on powder sales to the U.S. Navy and urges McCall not to let powder leave the powder works without first being proved. He warns that Captain Cassin could visit the...