Shipment of Goods to Pittsburg

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Copy of document

Description

In this unsigned copy of document to Samuel Hodgdon, author informs that Mr Colesworthy, the bearer of this letter, sets off for Pittsburg next day. Discusses purchase of mare, bridle, saddle, saddle bags, and various shipments of stores. Has been so busy, has not been able to make out the returns. Some cavalry bridles are missing. Provides a detail of principal articles, to include horseman and common tents; fuses; bayonets; canteens; rope halters; cartouche boxes; valices; bayonet belts; linen for saddle pads; leather cruppen for pack saddles; belts; spurs; thread; common needles; spur leathers; girth rope; cartouche boxes; haversacks;

Date

06/22/1791

Sent from

Philadelphia

Document number

1791062280001

Page start

1

Notable persons

Samuel Hodgdon
Burrows
Colesworthy
John Brotherton
Captain Doyle
Major Craig
James Russell
Colonel Culbertion

Notable locations

Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh

Notable items

horseman and common tents
fuses
bayonets
canteens
rope halters
cartouche boxes
valices
bayonet belts
linen for saddle pads
leather cruppen for pack saddles
belts
spurs
thread
common needles
spur leathers
girth rope
cartouche boxes
haversacks