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Document 1796Informs McHenry that he arrived at New York at eight o' clock this morning, but is going "onto the stage for Albany, as there is little appearance of a quick portage by water, I hold this the most prudent measure."
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[12 May 1795 Col. Pickering]
[c James McHenry Secretary War]
[recd [undecipherable] May 1795 [undecipherable]]
New York 12th May 1795
Sir
(left Philadelphia wednesday morning 11th Inst.)
I have the honor to inform you that I arrived at this place at 9 oclock this morning; & I am now going into the Stage, for Albany, as there is little appearance of a quick passage by water, I hold this the most prudent measure
I am with very great
respect, your most obt
h. St
T. Pickering
Col.
S. Hodgdon
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Informs McHenry that he arrived at New York at eight o' clock this morning, but is going "onto the stage for Albany, as there is little appearance of a quick portage by water, I hold this the most prudent measure."
Date
05/12/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Repository
Collection
Document number
1796051240001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Thomas Lewis
Notable locations
New York
Philadelphia
Albany
Notable items
stage
portage
water
travel