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Doughty, John, 1754-1826 Proof of powder made at West Point

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.03066 Author/Creator: Doughty, John, 1754-1826 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 30 October 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 34.1 cm, Width: 15.8 cm Order a Copy

Titles continues to add that the powder referred to is "made at West Point with a 24 pd Ball fired from a 5 1/2 inch mortar..." Lists powder at Fort Clinton and Fort Putnam.

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

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