Provisions Arrived Safely
Document 1796Hodgdon's providence in forwarding a garrison's supply of provisions was happily timed and they arrived safely.
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Fort Pickering 25 May 1796
Sir,
Permit me to acknowledge your favor of April. Your Providence for us in forwarding a garrison supply of Provisions was most happily timed; and, with Pleasure I acquaint you, arrived safely. –
I am, Sir, with great respect, Your Obedt Servt
William Eaton
Samuel Hodgdon Esquire.
[Samuel Hodgdon Esquire
Superintendent of Military Stores
Philadelphia]
[Received from State Dept. Nov. 24, 1894. R.F.O. 401310.]
[Eaton —
25 May
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
Hodgdon's providence in forwarding a garrison's supply of provisions was happily timed and they arrived safely.
Date
05/25/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Pickering
Document number
1796052580001
Page start
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
William Eaton
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Fort Pickering