Don't Sell the Strong Bay Horse
Document 1794If Hodgdon plans to sell all the public horses, Mentges asks that he keep the strong bay horse which should be a serviceable mount for him.
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[Letter from Cole Mintges, 17 Decm 1794]
[Received from State Dep't Nov 24 — By 40th]
[Colonel Samuel Hodgdon]
Do Sir,
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
If Hodgdon plans to sell all the public horses, Mentges asks that he keep the strong bay horse which should be a serviceable mount for him.
Date
12/17/1794
Author
Recipient
Document number
1794121780001
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
James Mentges