General Lincoln's Mill
Document 1784Cited in Lincoln to Hodgdon, 03/20/1784.The author is asking the recipient if the mill stones he requires must be of the dimensions requested (4 feet 8 or 9 inches) or can they be smaller (4 feet 2 or 3 inches) which would be more easily obtained and at a lower cost.
Honorable Major General Lincoln [undecipherable] Philadelphia 27th Jany 1784 Dear sir I have been with the [undecipherable] who is most famed for preparing mill stones. The [undecipherable]4 feet [undecipherable] inches being extraordinary can not be had under the seeming [undecipherable] price of L90 this currency equal to 240 dollars. The usual size is 4 feet 2 or three inches, those come at [undecipherable] is the difference - before I positively contract as their is time enough, I wish you to review the matter, and then determine whether the former dimensions are to be adhered to - if I receive your answer in a reasonable time I can procure and forward the [undecipherable] in all may next the miller will probably come with them unless sooner wanted. With sentiments of esteem I am respectfully yours Samuel Hodgdon
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