Preparation of Light Boats; Belief that the Clothing is not Infected

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Pittsburgh, 20th September 1793 Sir, Your Letter of the 9th Instant by Jacob Hoselman I Received in the Evening of the 18th, and of the 14th Instant by Post is this Moment Received. Previous to Hosselmans Arrival, I had a light Boat prepared for Ensign Wallington with a small party to [Protect] him as I presumed the Money, may, go in safe in this manner, and at least ten , or perhaps fifteen days sooner than to wait for [f/poll] blacks who intend to set off on the [23d], Two Boats are now loaded with all the Cloathing and Stores that have come to hand, since the 12th, Except a few Packages of 4th Sub Legion Cloathing, that are yet to be Opened. I am Convinced the Cloathing has not been in the least Infected, or neither of the two Men nor myself who have been constantly Employed in handling, and using the Cloathing haven’t felt been the least Effected by it — I have Enclosed an Invoice of Cloathing sent in charge of Ensign Beady on the 12th Instant, an Invoice of Stores going in Charge of Lieut. Reed shall be sent by Next Post — I am Sir, You Most Obedt Humbl Servt Isaac Craig

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Prior to Hassleman's arrival, Craig had light boat prepared for Ensign Wallington with small party to escort him. Mentions Lieutenant Colonel Clarke, boats loaded with clothing and comments that the clothing has not been in the least infected, as neither of the men who have been constantly employed handling it, have been the least affected.

Date

09/20/1793

Recipient

Sent from

Pittsburgh

Document number

1793092054001

Page start

1

Notable persons

Henry Knox
Isaac Craig
Ensign Brady
Jacob Hadelman
Hasselman
Ensign Wallington
Lieutenant Colonel Clarke
Lieutenant Reed
Lieutenant Read

Notable locations

Philadelphia
Pittsburgh

Notable items

light boat
clothing
stores
packages
infected
invoice of clothing
invoice of stores