Brown, Joseph to Howell, David : 1782 Jul 13

Inquires regarding possibility of having a telescope repaired in Philadelphia; also a "wooden still" to be used in connection with a fire engine to be built at his mine. Criticizes the methods of Congress in the matter of raising money with a 5 per cent duty and doubts the success of its attempt to do so. Inquires regarding possibility of having a telescope repaired in Philadelphia; also a "wooden still" to be used in connection with a fire engine to be built at his mine. Criticizes the methods of Congress in the matter of raising money with a 5 per cent duty and doubts the success of its attempt to do so.