| Date |
April 6, 1784 |
| Author Name |
Samuel Hodgdon (primary) Location: Philadelphia |
| Recipient Name |
Benjamin Lincoln (primary) |
| Summary |
Hodgdon felt dimensions given by B.Lincoln for mill stones were uncommonly large and requested additional instruction before Hodgdon contracted their procurement. Stones can be cut in England or in U.S. for similar prices, Hodgdon advised the English stones were superior. Found a man to run mills, description given. No news regarding bills or matter concerning Col. Hatch. Waiting on answer from Morris. |
| Document Format |
Autograph Letter Signed |
| Document Notes |
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| Content Notes |
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| Related Persons/Groups |
Benjamin Lincoln; Samuel Hodgdon; Samuel Hodgdon; General Lincoln; friend; Osgood; Mareton [Mereton]; English; single man; Englishman; Carleton; Pettit; Pettet; Colonel Hatch; Morriss [Morris]; General Knox; Captain Starbuck; Captain Cole; ; |
| Related Places |
Philadelphia; Philadelphia; England; Nantucket; Boston; |
| Keywords |
letters; general opinion; dimensions; mill stones [millstones]; size; instruction; price; conference; recommendation; appearance; qualified; bun stones; English bites; terms; guinea; engage; bills; measures; appointment; office; trade; brig; barrels; superfine flour; common flour; dollars; currency; ; |
| Key Phrases |
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| Transcription |
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