Matthias Slough
25 documents
The President Will Be Here Tomorrow
Slough discusses the preparations being made for the President's visit and assesses the progress he is making on his journey through Pennsylvania.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Arrival of His Excellency, The President, Etc.
Among many matters, Slough discusses the arrival of the President at his house and the detention of letters from the city being forwarded to his care, a number of which are still at his household.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Supplies & Horses Furnished to Colonel Jones
Slough transmits a letter written by Colonel Jones regarding the supplies that Slough furnished to him. The letter has also been sent to John Helmouth who transacts Slough's business in the absence of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Stabling HorsesKMC
Slough was not privy to which Nation would receive horses from the U.S. Discussed stabling cost of post horses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Recommendations on the Use of Horses & Riders
Slough furnishes detailed recommendations as to how to provide the fastest transportation between Philadelphia, Carlisle, Lancaster and other locations. The same number of horses and riders should be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Providing Campbell with a Worthy Mount
The bearer, Robert Campbell, has arrived with a worn down horse so Slough has given him an express horse so that he can be delivered safely to Hodgdon at Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Only Two Expresses Have Called, Etc.
Slough is pleased that all expresses are supposed to pass through Lancaster so he will have the opporunity to forward important letters. However, he is sorry to report that only two of the expresses …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Mr. Harris's Horse
[Difficult handwriting] Slough laments that, though Mr. Harris's horse is still alive, it is his opinion that he will never be able to go to Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Load Taken to Fort Pitt
Slough's son [Jacob] will deliver the load to Fort Pitt. Hodgdon is asked to pay the balance for the carriage, being 33 pounds two shillings.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)John Gross, A Very Trusty Constant Rider
Slough extols the virtues of bearer John Gross who is a very trusty constant rider who can be trusted with sundry dispatches, even those including large sums of money.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)I Want that Horse!
[Difficult handwriting] Slough expresses his wish to purchase a cream-colored gelding and will agree to whatever terms are thought reasonable
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses, Horses, Horses
As is his want, Slough provides a lengthy discussion of horses, one of which came from General Wayne and another was purchased for the dragoons.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Purchased for Public Business
Slough proclaims that he had purchased two horses for the purpose of carrying out the business mentioned in a previous letter from Hodgdon. The horses have been taken on the public account since they …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Left by Colonel Jones
Slough discusses the disposition of the broken down horses left by Colonel Jones who needed to replace them to continue his journey.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Calculated For Service
Slough finds that horses calculated for service made be had in Lancaster for from one hundred to one hundred twenty dollars. Slough feels that he can get them on as reasonable terms as any other man …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Horses Are Us
In exhausting detail Slough discusses the state of his business stabling and hiring out horses for expresses and other purposes.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)He Appeared Much Intoxicated
Slough discusses the pay of an employee who may be afflicted with an attachment to intoxicating spirits. He knows of some gentlemen from Philadelphia who encountered him while he appeared to be much …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Expedition Against the Insurgents in the Western Country, Etc.
Among other matters, Slough assures Hodgdon that he has onlty charged the commons commission for his disbursements so he hopes a more liberal allowance will be provided.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delays of Dispatches
Slough discusses the reasons for the delays of dispatches including the fact that he does not have a public horse at his command. He notes also that some old soldiers's clothing has been given to him …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Better Wages for Express Riders
Slough apologizes for the delay in responding to Hodgdon's dispatches. He discusses the pay of express riders, observing that perhaps increased wages would result in a more efficient express service …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Account of Expenditures
In exhaustive detail, Slough discusses his account of expenditures for expresses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Lose No Time Delivering the Dispatches
Colonel Thompson advised the bearer to lose no time in delivering the dispatches.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Keg of Vermilion
In the urgency of loading Slough's wagon, a keg of vermilion was overlooked. It is now delivered by the bearer of the letter, Matthew Doughty. Doughty now submitted a receipt for said keg.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Forwarding the Requested Receipts
Slough is surprised at Hodgdon's recent letter since he believed he had left his receipts at the counting house. He will now forward them except for the enclosed receipt for the keg of vermillion …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Delivery of Goods
Apologies for not submitting information regarding delivery of goods made to Fort Pitt. Information now enclosed.
First Congress: President's Message Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [1A-E4] (RG46)
