Whereabouts of the Powder Intended for the Six Nations, Etc.
Document 1796It is a mystery to Houdin that the order from the War Office respecting the powder for the Six Nations of Indians in 1794 remains unsatisfied but he assures Hodgdon that it was not his fault. He wants Hodgdon to represent him to the Secretary of War in seeking an addition to his salary since he is having a hard time supporting himself in the character of a gentleman.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
It is a mystery to Houdin that the order from the War Office respecting the powder for the Six Nations of Indians in 1794 remains unsatisfied but he assures Hodgdon that it was not his fault. He wants Hodgdon to represent him to the Secretary of War in seeking an addition to his salary since he is having a hard time supporting himself in the character of a gentleman.
Date
10/24/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Albany
Document number
1796102480001
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Michael G. Houdin
Mr. Thorn
Mr. Dickenson
Supreme Court
Six Nations
Chapin
James McHenry
Hodgdon family
Notable locations
Albany
Notable items
receipts
accounts
powder
vouchers
salary
expenses
postage