Quartermaster General's Intention of Resigning, Etc.

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Pittsburg 23^d October 1795 Sir Your favour of the 17^th instant enclosing fifteen post notes of one hundred Dollars each is this moment come to hand. The Quarter Master General is now here — he says he has informed you of his intention of resigning, it is his Opinion that his place will not be filled up by another Appointment — Pray what is your opinion. I am with great esteem Sir Your obedient [address leaf: Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r Philadelphia] [address leaf notation: [undecipherable] Esq — [undecipherable] Philadelphia] Isaac Craig PS Four waggons have arrived with Hospital Stores the last James Ritchy loaded at your store the 16^th September — Pray what Quantity more am I to expect this Season. I am anxious to know — and 'tis possible to have them at their places of destination before Winter which is fast approaching I Craig

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The fifteen post notes of $100 have arrived. The Quartermaster General says he intends to resign and believes that he will not be replaced. The four wagons that James Ritchie loaded with hospital stores have arrived. Since winter is imminent, any additional wagons should hasten to their destinations.