Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on expected arrival of Colesworthy, Hodgdon's returns and his wagon, and the awaited arrival of axes for the upcoming St Clair expedition
Document 1791Hodgdon has heard nothing of Coleworthy; expects that he will arrive next day. Nothing of Boyer and his wagon. Still awaiting arrival of axes. Expresses hope that posts will provide further news and answers.
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[Letter from Sam. Hodgdon to William Knox, June 30, 1791]
Pittsburg 30 June 1791
Sir
McElsworth is not arrived — him I expect to receive your return — I can do nothing to effect without de in examining a portion of the Stores forwarded — have arrived how many, very many, I am certain must be on the road — I have heard from McElsworth this and expect him here to morrow — I have heard nothing of Meyer and my waggon — hope I shall very shortly for Sam my Store —
I hear nothing of the Boats — I hope they are on their way — By them at least I shall expect to hear from you on an answer to mine that accompanies this — and Shall write you fully — We have nothing new —
Yours Most Obedient Servant
Saml Hodgdon
Mr William Knox
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Hodgdon has heard nothing of Coleworthy; expects that he will arrive next day. Nothing of Boyer and his wagon. Still awaiting arrival of axes. Expresses hope that posts will provide further news and answers.
Date
06/30/1791
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburg
Repository
Document number
1791063028001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Knox
Samuel Hodgdon
Colesworthy
Boyer
Notable locations
Pittsburg
Notable items
axes
returns
