Hancock encloses a summary of powder sales by customer and requests additional powder. He reports that du Pont powder was the only U.S. powder not to be condemned under recent Massachusetts powder laws.
Hancock reports that the large quantity of English powder available in Boston is the reason that du Pont powder has not sold at its original price. He suggests that J. Gardiner Jr. & Co. can help in selling his bill in Philadelphia. He is happy...
Hancock reports that there are no sales to be had to the state or the Navy Department. He requests additional powder and reports on forms of payment received for powder.
