Requests Appointment of Conductors for Stores for Winchester

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[Docket: August 27. 1794 — / [undecipherable: probable reading "S."] Hodgdon Esq. / Received] [strikethrough: undecipherable] Philadelphia Aug 27 1794 Sir You will procure without delay the number of horses you mention for the Artillery. I am of opinion that it is adviseable to appoint Conductors of [strikethrough: [undecipherable]] [undecipherable] as [undecipherable] [undecipherable] you to do. When arrived at Winchester, they will take the orders of Edward Carrington Esquire or [the] person who may appear as his Agent. But you will [strikethrough: [undecipherable]] [strikethrough: give them instructions for the care of the arrangement] [strikethrough: not] You will send me the names of the Conductors for the [several] [undecipherable] With confidence I am & Your obedient Servant [undecipherable] S. Hodgdon Esq.

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Hodgdon is directed to appoint Conductors of Stores who will take orders from Colonel Carrington or whoever is agent at Winchester. Hamilton wants the names of these Conductors transmitted to him.