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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Inventory Acquired at Harpers Ferry
Supplies obtained at Harpers Ferry.
Marsha Wassel, National Park Service.
The Meriwether Lewis at Harpers Ferry exhibit displays supplies obtained at the Harpers Ferry Armory.

List of Inventory Acquired by Meriwether Lewis at Harpers Ferry:

15 Rifles
24 Pipe tomahawks
36 Pipe tomahawks for "Indian Presents"
24 Large knives
15 Powderhorns and pouches
15 Pairs of bullet molds
15 Wipers or gun worms
15 Ball screws
15 Gun slings
Extra parts of locks and tools for repairing arms
40 Fish giggs
Collapsible iron boat frame
1 Small grindstone
Robert Harper was granted an exclusive ferry concession in 1861.  

Did You Know?
Robert Harper operated a ferry across the Potomac River in 1747. His heirs, the Wagers, maintained the operation until 1824 when a bridge was built across the Potomac.

Last Updated: January 04, 2007 at 09:43 EST