Difficulties in Obtaining Supplies at the Treasury
Document 1795Though Hodgon had written Craig regarding the difficulties of obtaining from the Treasury the necessary supplies for the Quartermaster's Department, Craig had earlier responded via Colonel McNair with information obviating many of the difficulties Hodgdon mentioned. Craig currently needs cash and a set of books ruled for dollars and cents.
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[Pittsburgh Isaac Craig / Philadelphia the Morris[?] / 15th March 1795 / Post mentioning —]
Pittsburg 15th March 1795
Sir
I have this moment received your Letter of the 6th Instant, wherein you state the many difficulties in the way of Obtaining at the Treasury the necessary supplies of Cash for the Q M Dept. by this Statement, I am led to presume, you have not recd my Letter of the 17th Ultimo, transmitted by the Hands of Col. McNair, which I apprehend would have Obviated some of the Difficulties you mention. You will therefore find a Duplicate of that Letter enclosed, to which I have to beg your immediate & particular attention
my Letter by Last Post, Viz of the 6th Instant, has pointed out some of the purposes for which Cash is immeditaly wanted. I have some time ago applyd to you for a sett of books rul'd for Dollars & Cents. I hope you have not forgot them. Please to send them forward as soon as possible.
I am, Sir —
Your most Obt Humble Servt
Isaac Craig
Saml Hodgdon Esq.
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Though Hodgon had written Craig regarding the difficulties of obtaining from the Treasury the necessary supplies for the Quartermaster's Department, Craig had earlier responded via Colonel McNair with information obviating many of the difficulties Hodgdon mentioned. Craig currently needs cash and a set of books ruled for dollars and cents.
Date
03/15/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Document number
1795031580002
Page start
6
Note
Enclosed in Craig to Hodgdon, 03/15/1795.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Isaac Craig
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh


