A Permanent Peace
Document 1792Doyle assures Hodgdon that any intelligence that is worth communicating from Fort Steuben will be done. He is astonished that his friend Ziegler may be induced to resign since his soul lays in the Army. He requests a supply of money for contingencies in accordance with Gen. Wilkinson's wishes. The express from Fort Knox mentions that the Indians wish for a permanant peace which he hopes is true though he is dubious.
Letter from Capt Doyle - dated April The 5: 1792 Recd April 17. 1792 Samuel Hodgdon Esquire DW Gen Fort Washington Port Sternbern April th 5 1790 Dear Sir I Received your two favors and for which thank you; rest assured any Intelligence that is worth communicating from this Quarter shall be done- I have not a Correspondent that thinks of me except yourself- Am astonished to hear that my friend Teigler should think of each triffles that woud Induce him to Resign am confident his Soul lay in the Army-Must request of you to forward [undecipherable] first Conveyance, a supply of Money for Contingences agreeable to Genl. Wilkinsons Order hav sent Expresses which obliged me to Advance Thrity Seven Dollar regular Vouchers shall be given any Moment -The Express from Fort Knox mention that the Indians wish for a permanent Piece which hope may be the case, but must say am Dubious. I remain Sir yours With Respect & [undecipherable] T. Doyle Samuel Hodgedon Esquire [undecipherable]
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