Ordnance On Board
Document 1794The ordnance has put on board Capt. Ashmore's vessel at the lowest freight that it could be done for.
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Lamberton Aug.t 20 1794
Sir
I acknowledge the receipt of yours dated the 18 Instant p Post and this morning the ordnance caim on which I have put on board Cap.t John Ashmore as p. Rec.t enclosed; the lowest freight that that it could be done for is 15/6 p Gun &Carriage which I will settle with Ashmore for
Sam Sir
Your mos.t Am.t Ser.t
Peter Hunt.
Samuel Hodgden Eq.r
[Addressed: Cap.t Ashmore —
with 29th Cannon.]
[Docketed: Phil.a [undecipherable]
Peter Hunt
20 Aug. 1797]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The ordnance has put on board Capt. Ashmore's vessel at the lowest freight that it could be done for.
Date
08/20/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Lamberton
Document number
1794082055102
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Peter Hunt
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Lamberton
Notable items
gun and carriage
receipt enclosed