Pettit's Bill and Advances of Money

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Date May 12, 1784
Author Name Samuel Hodgdon (primary) Location: Philadelphia
Recipient Name Benjamin Lincoln (primary)
Summary Protested bill payable to Col. Pettit, enclosed explanation to Mr. Ferguson carried by J. Lovell by ship to Charleston. Since he hasn't heard any information from "that quarter," Hodgdon must draw on B. Lincoln for advances. Lists items and types of advances. Remarked that the miller's stones were from England and of high quality and are the largest that could be procured.
Document Format Autograph Letter Signed
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Related Persons/Groups Benjamin Lincoln; Samuel Hodgdon; James Lovell; Ferguson; Colonel; miller; Pettit; Lane; captain; ;
Related Places Philadelphia; Charleston; South Carolina; ;
Keywords Brigantine Zephr; mill stones; flour; pay; dollars; ship; vessel; ;
Key Phrases Advance a quantity pay to the miller to inable him to proceed.
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