Accomodation of Sixty Horses
Document 1792Smith assures Hodgdon that rather than be judged as an enemy of his country, he would resign his business. But if the accomodation of Hodgdon's horses is acceptable to Hodgdon Smith can take in sixty for the time prescribed.
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Sir
I am afraid that any [letter?] [to?] the amount of [merit?] of importance will [prove?] [tedious?] to you. if they [do?] [Subject?] you will give me a Gentle [reproof?] of Capt. Benham's [re-]
= port (which I am conscious is just) is not satisfactory to you I heartily wish to relinquish the Business & pro-
ceed no further: [It is?] rather than give cause to be judged an Enemy to my Country I would [choose?] the most abject circumstances of Human life
But if the accommodation of your Horses by me is acceptable I promise I can take in 60 for the time you prescribed. I am Sir with the [Hight?] Columbia [Respect?] your most Humbly
February the 14 1792 [Sergeant?] J. Smith
Continued
I should be glad to know if the Horses are to be condemned whether you wish any more Stabled they can own Too Riding horses and you dont wish them all Only called [undecipherable]
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[Address panel: Col. Hodgdon Q.M.G. / Post Washington]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Smith assures Hodgdon that rather than be judged as an enemy of his country, he would resign his business. But if the accomodation of Hodgdon's horses is acceptable to Hodgdon Smith can take in sixty for the time prescribed.
Date
02/14/1792
Author
Recipient
Document number
1792021480001
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Smith
Capt. [Robert] Benham
Notable locations
Fort Washington