Paul & Joann,
It might be of interest to refer to what I have posted at my web site
reference Ft. Chiswell (VA) and gun powder during the colonial / Rev War period.
Here is the address of the article:
www.rogers-ben.com/bits/ftchiswell.htm
Jerry Rogers
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