Clothing; the Inevitable Campaign; Raging Yellow Fever in the City
Document 1793Will make use of the information on the tumbrils. Mentions invoices of clothing for 3rd and 4th Sub Legions, noting the inevitability of the upcoming campaign [against Indians]. Describes the mortal sickness as raging. Many have fallen victim. Doctor Hutchinson has died and Jones has died. Wife still ill. Asks for acknowledgment of receipt of China and sugar. Respects to Mrs. Craig and family.
Philadelphia September [ ] 1793 Sir — 43 I have received your letter of the 30th ultimo — I shall make a pro- per use of the information you give me respecting the Timbrels (sp?), I am glad you have completed them with
geers (?) – enclosed you have the [f– ]
Invoices for the Clothing forwarded for the #rd and 4th Sub Legions – a Campaign I supposed to be innevitable, and I hope that the supplies for the Army here generally gone forward from your Post — the Clothing is not due to the Men until Oct. by that time it will be all with them - - - if you recollect any other Article beside the [files] essential for the Army notify me and it shall be [ ] The mortal sickness rages so many have fallen victims to it Yesterday Docter Hutchinson added [6] more to the numbers slain by it – he died about 12 O’Clock – I have lost two of my family – [Mr.] Jones - One of my Clerks – and Old Ludowick – My Wife is yet ill – You do not acknow ledge the receipt of the China and Sugar – both must have reached you – as soon as I am able to get abroad I will procure and forward the Wine —- Forward my respects to Mrs. Craig and all the Family – adieu With sentiments of esteem I am Sir, your most Obedt Servant Samuel Hodgdon Major Isaac Craig
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