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I didn't realize it but to transport their powder 8 lb lead cannisters were made that could hold 4 lbs of black powder. After the powder was distributed, the canninsters could be melted down for balls. Rather clever of them.
http://www.lewis-clark.org/article/1495
http://www.lewis-clark.org/article/1495