Exercise of Your Highest Exertions
Document 1791Knox reminds Hodgdon of his many important responsiblities during the upcoming campaign and stresses that Hodgdon's future reputation depends on his performance as Quartermaster to an army of great activity in a wilderness.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Knox reminds Hodgdon of his many important responsiblities during the upcoming campaign and stresses that Hodgdon's future reputation depends on his performance as Quartermaster to an army of great activity in a wilderness.
Date
05/01/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1791050100100
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Henry Knox
army
artillery
paymaster
Notable locations
War Office
Fort Pitt
the Ohio
Kentucky
Notable items
Quartermaster and Ordnance Departments
horses for the cavalry
boats for the transportation of the troops
military stores
pack horses for the campaign
baggage
hospital stores
your accounts
your reputation