Compensation Should Match the Charge
Document 1794Hunt will follow Hodgdon's directions to the letter but reminds him that this is a considerable charge which Hodgdon should keep in mind when deciding on Hunt's compensation.
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[Peter Hunt — 9 April 1794]
[Answered Nov 24, 1794 — R.O. 40310]
[Mr. Nicholson]
[Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
Commissary of the Stores
Philadelphia]
Lamberton 9th April 1794
Sir,
I acknowledge yours dated the 16th inst. by Mr. Nicholson, to whom for the situation of the Arms which have arrived, and other matters refer you. You may rest assured that every attention in my power shall be observed to keep them agreeably to your directions, and, shall with pleasure at all times pursue such measures as you direct in this Business — You will please to recollect that this is a considerable charge, and that when you calculate what compensation to make me, it will be considered.
I am, Sir
Your most humble Servant
Peter Hunt
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hunt will follow Hodgdon's directions to the letter but reminds him that this is a considerable charge which Hodgdon should keep in mind when deciding on Hunt's compensation.
Date
04/09/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Lamberton
Document number
1794040980001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Peter Hunt
Mr. Nicholson
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Lamberton
Pennsylvania
Notable items
arms
business
compensation

