Keep the Indians' Wagon in Readiness
Document 1796The Secretary of War requests that the wagon for the Indians' baggage should be kept in readiness since it cannot start until their clothing is finished.
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[War Office 9 Dec
1796
Waggon hire &c for
the Indians]
[(387)]
[Received
from
State Dept
Nov. 24, 186[undecipherable]
R.O. 401810]
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
Decr 9. 96
Dear Sir,
The wagon for the Indian's baggage to Pittsburgh, the Secy of War requests may bee kept in readiness — They are not ready for Starting. Their clothing not finished. [strikethrough: Yr &c &c &c]
Yours
[undecipherable: probable reading T. Pickering]
S. Hodgdon Esqr
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The Secretary of War requests that the wagon for the Indians' baggage should be kept in readiness since it cannot start until their clothing is finished.
Date
12/01/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Document number
1796120115101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
John Stagg, Jr.
Notable locations
War Office