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U.S.S. Texas, quarter deck after Battle of Santiago, whitened by saltpetre [i.e. saltpeter] from guns

U.S.S. Texas, quarter deck after Battle of Santiago, whitened by saltp...

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Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Saltpeter rocks, trough of the Potomac

Saltpeter rocks, trough of the Potomac

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Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Saltpeter rocks, "trough of the Potomac"

Saltpeter rocks, "trough of the Potomac"

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[Saltpeter cave, Natural Bridge, Virginia]

[Saltpeter cave, Natural Bridge, Virginia]

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Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Hams. Mr. Carroll then rubs the cured ham in a mixture of salt, brown sugar, and saltpeter before it is smoked

Hams. Mr. Carroll then rubs the cured ham in a mixture of salt, brown ...

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Thomas Nelson Jr. to Thomas Jefferson, February 4, 1776, Canadian Campaign; Arrival of Saltpeter, Gun Powder, and Arms

Thomas Nelson Jr. to Thomas Jefferson, February 4, 1776, Canadian Camp...

Canadian Campaign; Arrival of Saltpeter, Gun Powder, and Arms

Saltpeter Rocks, "Trough of the Potomac"

Saltpeter Rocks, "Trough of the Potomac"

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John Page to Thomas Jefferson, April 26, 1776, Condition of Colonies; Lack of Supplies; Gun Powder Production from Saltpeter

John Page to Thomas Jefferson, April 26, 1776, Condition of Colonies; ...

Condition of Colonies; Lack of Supplies; Gun Powder Production from Saltpeter

John Page to Thomas Jefferson, April 26, 1776, Condition of Colonies; Lack of Supplies; Gun Powder Production from Saltpeter

John Page to Thomas Jefferson, April 26, 1776, Condition of Colonies; ...

Condition of Colonies; Lack of Supplies; Gun Powder Production from Saltpeter

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Charles Lynch to Thomas Jefferson, November 20, 1775, Saltpeter Deposits in Virginia

Charles Lynch to Thomas Jefferson, November 20, 1775, Saltpeter Deposi...

Saltpeter Deposits in Virginia Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Thomas Nelson Jr. to Thomas Jefferson, February 4, 1776, Canadian Campaign; Arrival of Saltpeter, Gun Powder, and Arms

Thomas Nelson Jr. to Thomas Jefferson, February 4, 1776, Canadian Camp...

Canadian Campaign; Arrival of Saltpeter, Gun Powder, and Arms

John Page to Thomas Jefferson, April 26, 1776, Condition of Colonies; Lack of Supplies; Gun Powder Production from Saltpeter

John Page to Thomas Jefferson, April 26, 1776, Condition of Colonies; ...

Condition of Colonies; Lack of Supplies; Gun Powder Production from Saltpeter

Thomas Nelson Jr. to Thomas Jefferson, February 4, 1776, Canadian Campaign; Arrival of Saltpeter, Gun Powder, and Arms

Thomas Nelson Jr. to Thomas Jefferson, February 4, 1776, Canadian Camp...

Canadian Campaign; Arrival of Saltpeter, Gun Powder, and Arms

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

Thomas Nelson Jr. to Thomas Jefferson, February 4, 1776, Canadian Campaign; Arrival of Saltpeter, Gun Powder, and Arms

Thomas Nelson Jr. to Thomas Jefferson, February 4, 1776, Canadian Camp...

Canadian Campaign; Arrival of Saltpeter, Gun Powder, and Arms

Charles Lynch to Virginia Delegates in Continental Congress, November 20, 1775, Mining Saltpeter for Gun Powder

Charles Lynch to Virginia Delegates in Continental Congress, November ...

Mining Saltpeter for Gun Powder Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works, Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, KY

Significance: Mammoth Cave Saltpeter Works represent the most complete example known of the equipment used in the processing of cave saltpeter, a major component of gunpowder during the War of 1812. The works ... More

John Page to Thomas Jefferson, April 26, 1776, Condition of Colonies; Lack of Supplies; Gun Powder Production from Saltpeter

John Page to Thomas Jefferson, April 26, 1776, Condition of Colonies; ...

Condition of Colonies; Lack of Supplies; Gun Powder Production from Saltpeter

John Page to Thomas Jefferson, April 26, 1776, Condition of Colonies; Lack of Supplies; Gun Powder Production from Saltpeter

John Page to Thomas Jefferson, April 26, 1776, Condition of Colonies; ...

Condition of Colonies; Lack of Supplies; Gun Powder Production from Saltpeter

Charles Lynch to Virginia Delegates in Continental Congress, November 20, 1775, Mining Saltpeter for Gun Powder

Charles Lynch to Virginia Delegates in Continental Congress, November ...

Mining Saltpeter for Gun Powder Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.