A Request for Horseman's Pistols, Etc.
Document 1796While discussing many other matters, Houdin notes that he has furnished Major Peters and Major Kersey with tents and other articles he is sure they will need as they proceed on their journey. He has asked Captain Fleming for a pair of horseman's pistols but Fleming told him that he could not furnish them without an order from Hodgdon.
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Autograph Letter Signed
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While discussing many other matters, Houdin notes that he has furnished Major Peters and Major Kersey with tents and other articles he is sure they will need as they proceed on their journey. He has asked Captain Fleming for a pair of horseman's pistols but Fleming told him that he could not furnish them without an order from Hodgdon.
Date
08/22/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Albany
Document number
1796082280001
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1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Michael G. Houdin
Major Peter
Major Kersey
Mr. Dickenson
Captain Fleming
Mrs. Hodgdon
Hodgdon family
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Albany
Notable items
tents
journeys
equipage
horseman's pistols