Repacking the clothing; progress of shipments
Document 1793Repacking is a dreadful piece of business and based on what has already been opened, it is altogether unnecessary. Neither the China nor the sugar have come to hand but it appears that Carson, the wagoner, left his load at Harrisburg. A part of the sub legion is still on the way. Some wagoner should be punished as an example for others.
Letter from Major Craig - 13 September 1793 Recd & Ansd 21st [stamped: Received from State Dept. Nov 24 1894 R.P.O. 401310 [encircled: 173] Pittsburg 13th Sept 1793 Dear Sir Your letter of 31st Ultimo & 7th instant are both rec.d but I have been so engaged that I have not had one Moment to acknowledge them. I am Extremely sorry of the afflicted state of your Family. I hope however your disease has abated & that Mrs. Hodgdon & your [illegible] are out of danger. I have Enclosed you A Copy of your former letter, I shall attend to your direction Particularly but this Repacking & Smoaking is a dreadfull Peice of Business & from what has been opened I conceive it altogether unnecessary. Neither the Chinia nor Sugar are yet come to hand I am told that Carson the Waggoner by whome you sent the Chinia left his load at Harrisburg & returned to Philadel.a & Tumbrills No 05 are not yet come to hand. A Part of the first Sub Legion is still on On the way. Some of these Waggoner ought to be Punished for Examples to others I am Dear Sir with great Esteem Your Obedient Humble Servant Isaac Craig
Sam.l Hodgon Esqr Philadea
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