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Correspondence regarding the government action of refusing clearances for gunpowder. Alsop hopes that DuPont will continue to obtain permission, because their suppliers in Englad will likely not send much.
Correspondence regarding powder purchase for the President of the Santa Gertrude Mining Company of San Rafael, Mexico, and his hopes that he can sell more to other mining companies across the border.
McCall discusses his difficulties meeting his financial obligations, which has been made even harder by the failure of Robert Miller. McCall hopes for an advance from the du Pont Company to cover his obligations, which he estimates at $15,000.
McCall writes regarding his ongoig financial difficulties, specifically payments due to the Bank of Pennsylvania. He reports that he has spoken to the bank president, a Mr. Morris, and hopes that will ease the situation.
Gibbons reports on the San Francisco powder market and powder sales. Hopes for a thawing of water pipes in the mines soon. Includes an account of sale for December and January.
Gibbons reports slow sales but hopes sales will improve when the mines open in the spring. Reports on competition from other powder agents. Gibbons also discusses a case of damaged powder. Includes an account of sales for January and February.
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 reports strong powder sales and describes the powder market. Kemble hopes the DuPont Company can hand out some advertisements for a friend's foundry.
Kneeland requests that the DuPont Company send powder to Steubenville, OH as quickly as possible. He hopes to avoid freight costs through Pittsburgh and is trying to win over a former Hazard Powder Company customer. Kneeland also discusses a...
Leisenring reports that he hopes to increase sales to miners soon. He also reports that with the locomotive traffic near the magazine he thinks the DuPont Company should construct a brick wall for safety.
Leisening reports on transportation for a powder order and his efforts to purchase coal for the DuPont Company. He hopes to continue sales to railroad contractors.
Leisenring discusses his thoughts on advancing the price of powder and his hopes to extend his business into the Schuylkill region in order to gain more of the railroad business. Leisenring also reports on recent powder sales.