Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on vindication of his character from every intended aspersion
Document 1792Samuel Hodgdon acknowledges receipt of William Knox's letter. Hodgdon notes that he will come prepared in every particular to vindicate his character. [presumably related to questions regarding Hodgdon's performance of duty as Quartermaster General during the St. Clair expedition].
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[Pittsburgh June 9th 1792
A letter from General Wigden
to Gent. to William Knox]
Sir— Pittsburgh 9th June 1792—
On the river I was favour'd with your Letter of the Ninth instant— As I shall shortly be with you, I need only say, that I shall come prepared in every particular to vindicate my character from every intended aspersion— The report will operate to bring my Services into view— the idea is pleasing to me —
I am /
Sir,
With sentiments of esteem
Your Most Obt Servant
Samuel Wigden
Mr William Knox
[Received from State Dept Nov. 24 [undecipherable] R.P.O.4013:10.]
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Samuel Hodgdon acknowledges receipt of William Knox's letter. Hodgdon notes that he will come prepared in every particular to vindicate his character. [presumably related to questions regarding Hodgdon's performance of duty as Quartermaster General during the St. Clair expedition].
Date
06/29/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Document number
1792062940001
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Knox
Samuel Hodgdon
War Office
War Department
Notable locations
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Philadelphia
War Office
War Department

