Horses Left by Colonel Jones
Document 1794Slough discusses the disposition of the broken down horses left by Colonel Jones who needed to replace them to continue his journey.
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[Note from Colonel Slough — 22 Novm Recd 26 — 1794]
[Received from State Dept. Nov 21, '89]
[Received from State Dept. Nov. 24, R.P.O. 401810]
Newark 25th November 1794
Sir
The bearer Mr George Blan— with him you one of the horses which were left with me by Gold Jenner, the other will be taken on by another Gentleman who will also be advised you by Mr Blan— — both these horses shall they brought from being being Worn down I thought it best to let these horses go down this way as it will have the occasion of doing them more, hope it will meet your approbation & remain in haste
Your Very Humble Servant
Matthias Slough
[Received from State Dept. Nov. 24, 1894 R.P.O. 401810]
for H. Morgan
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Slough discusses the disposition of the broken down horses left by Colonel Jones who needed to replace them to continue his journey.
Date
11/23/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Lancaster
Document number
1794112380001
Page start
1
Note
Every third word is legible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Matthias Slough
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Lancaster

