Troops Intended for Charleston
Document 1794The detachment of troops intended for Charleston cannot embark for eight or ten days. The matter with Capt. Strong relative to his vessel should therefore be settled.
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[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24. 1894. R.P.O.401810.]
War Department
June 7, 1794
Sir,
The Secretary of War directs me to inform you, that the arrangements relatively to the detachment of Troops intended for Charleston &co. are such that they cannot embark under eight or ten days — you will therefore please to settle the matter with Capt Strong; if you have engaged his vessel.
When will Capt. Strong sail positively?
I am Sir,
with respect,
Yr am obedt Servt
[signature: J. S. Stagg Junr]
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The detachment of troops intended for Charleston cannot embark for eight or ten days. The matter with Capt. Strong relative to his vessel should therefore be settled.
Date
06/07/1794
Author
Recipient
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War Department
Document number
1794060715001
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Stagg
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War Department