Extract of Letter on Subject of Location for Block House and Barracks
Document 1796Craig strongly recommends lots No. 37 and 38 in the town of Waterford for the barracks and block house. The lots are to be sold at auction, and cannot be reserved. Craig therefore bought them in his own name, and expects the fee to be waived once application is made to the Governor or Legislature of Pennsylvania.
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forwarded by next post or perhaps by Major Kirkpatrick who will set out for your City in a few days. I have this day found it necessary to draw on you at ten days sight in favor of John Neville for 1000 Dollars which be pleased to pay and charge as usual.
Two short cast Iron 24 pounder Cannon were on the 19th delivered by Daniel Fisher. I have not yet had any information from Mr Wood-bridge respecting the goods carried by McClintock but I shall shortly have an opportunity of seeing Mr Woodbridge and shall then endeavor to have the business settled. I am, Sir, Your Obed. Serv. JC
Samuel Hodgdon esq.
Philadelphia
Type
Extract of Letter
Description
Craig strongly recommends lots No. 37 and 38 in the town of Waterford for the barracks and block house. The lots are to be sold at auction, and cannot be reserved. Craig therefore bought them in his own name, and expects the fee to be waived once application is made to the Governor or Legislature of Pennsylvania.
Date
08/26/1796
Author
Recipient
Document number
1796082640002
Page start
6
Note
Enclosed in Craig to McHenry, 2/23/1798
Notable persons
James McHenry
Isaac Craig
commissioners
General Irvine
George Willson
George Wilson
Legislature of Pennsylvania
Governor
Notable locations
Le Boeuf
Waterford
Notable items
block house
barracks
small squares
lots
sale at auction
reserve
cede
proper application
purchased
conditions of sale

