Name/Title
LetterEntry/Object ID
2019.021.0033Scope and Content
This is a letter from William Maynadier, Captain of Ordnance in Washington D.C. to Lt. Colonel J.M. Ripley in Benicia. Ripley is being recognized for his suggestion to ship small arms in oil to prevent rusting. The only change is that Maynadier suggests using Sperm oil instead.Collection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection
