Clothing for Recruits
Document 1794Some failure has apparently taken place relative to the clothing sent for the recruits at Middletown so Hodgdon is asked to investigate.
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Midletown May 31st 1794
Sir
When I left Philadelphia I understood preparations were making to forward Cloathing to this Rendezvous, but, as yet, none has arived.
I expect some failure has taken place after the Cloathing was delivered out of your hand, and for that purpose I have mentioned it to you and as we are much in want of Cloathing for the recruits. I am
Sir
Your Most Humble Servt
Russell Byfell
[Received from State Depts Nov. 24. 1804 R.P.O. 401310]
Col. S. Hodgsdon
[Docket notation on verso: Hodgsdon / Midletown / May — / 1794]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Some failure has apparently taken place relative to the clothing sent for the recruits at Middletown so Hodgdon is asked to investigate.
Date
05/31/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Middletown
Document number
1794053180001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Russel Bissell
Notable locations
Middletown
Philadelphia