Horse Furniture Purchased
Document 1792The Secretary of War has received the estimate of horse furniture purchased by Hodgdon. He thinks it best that Hodgdon pay that amount out of the $35,000 that was transmitted by warrant the previous day for the use of the Quartermaster General's department.
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War-department, Oct 30th 1792.
Sir.
The Secretary of War has received yours of this date, and the estimate for horse furniture purchased by you. He thinks it will be best, that you pay this amount, out of the [underline: 35000 dollars,] which was transmitted you, by a warrant, yesterday, for the use of the quarter master's department.
I am Sir,
with great esteem,
Your most obedt Servt
[signature]
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
Agent for the Q. M. General
[on verso: Samuel Hodgdon Esqr]
[on verso: War Office Oct 30. 1792]
[on verso: The Secy has received his of this date — best for him to pay the amount of 11 horses [undecipherable]]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The Secretary of War has received the estimate of horse furniture purchased by Hodgdon. He thinks it best that Hodgdon pay that amount out of the $35,000 that was transmitted by warrant the previous day for the use of the Quartermaster General's department.
Date
10/30/1792
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1792103015001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Stagg, Jr.
Secretary of War
Quartermaster's Department
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
estimate
horse furniture
warrant