Encloses Return of Public Property; Reports Sale of Horses
Document 1796Major Peter Hunt encloses a return of public property at the post of Lamberton, New Jersey. Horses sold in accordance with Hodgdon's verbal order. Tried to visit, but did not have the pleasure.
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Lambtn Feby 29 1796
Colonel Hodgdon
Sir
I have enclosed you a return of Publick property remaining on hand at this post up to the 1 March. as there was no alteration for some time back, monthly returns were not forward=ed, you will observe that the Horses are sold, which was done by your verbal order sir. I called at your office on the 22d Instant, but had not the pleasure of seeing you— the account you stated last, believe to be right, I am with much respect & Esteem
Your
Most Humbl Sert
Peter Hunt
Colonel Samuel Hodgdon
[Trenton 29 Febry]
[Coll Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia]
[Peter Hunt Lamberton 29 Feby 96 Enclosing returns of Stores]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Major Peter Hunt encloses a return of public property at the post of Lamberton, New Jersey. Horses sold in accordance with Hodgdon's verbal order. Tried to visit, but did not have the pleasure.
Date
02/29/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Lamberton New Jersey
Document number
1796022980201
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Major Peter Hunt
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Lamberton
New Jersey
Trenton
Notable items
returns
horses

