| Date |
January 6, 1784 |
| Author Name |
Samuel Hodgdon (primary) Location: Philadelphia |
| Recipient Name |
Worsley Emes (primary) |
| Summary |
Discusses the peace establishment as regards places of deposit for United States military stores and the possibilities for Captain Emes's continuation in the service. He will receive preference from Hodgdon in peace establishment appointments. |
| Document Format |
Author's Letterbook Copy |
| Document Notes |
[not available] |
| Content Notes |
See Carth to Hodgdon 01/04/1784. |
| Related Persons/Groups |
W. Emes; Samuel Hodgdon; Mrs. Emes; Emes's family; troops; Congress; officers; |
| Related Places |
Philadelphia; Philadelphia; the States; |
| Keywords |
prospect; present situation; private arrangements; information requested; the matter; measures; interest of your family; establishment; troops; stores; idea of Congress; places of deposit for military stores; suitable buildings; charge; peace establishment; officers; salaries; living; employment; the present; orders; services; final arrangement; appointments; acceptance; preference; subject; accounts; returns; pay; converse; |
| Key Phrases |
[not available] |
| Transcription |
"A peace establishment will so essentially abridge both the numbers of Officers and the salaries allowed them, that a living solely from the employment cannot be expected." |
