Ice on the River Rquired Us to Continue by Land
Document 1796Upon arrival at Frenchtown, Morris found it impossible to continue on the river that was blocked by ice for six miles. He will continue by land which might entail additional expense but will endeavor to reach Baltimore with the greatest economy before his provisions are expended. He regrets that he was not given some extra money to defray the contingent expenses of the march.
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Autograph Letter Signed
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Upon arrival at Frenchtown, Morris found it impossible to continue on the river that was blocked by ice for six miles. He will continue by land which might entail additional expense but will endeavor to reach Baltimore with the greatest economy before his provisions are expended. He regrets that he was not given some extra money to defray the contingent expenses of the march.
Date
12/12/1796
Author
Recipient
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Elkton
Repository
Document number
1796121280101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Staats Morris
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Elkton
Notable items
greatest possible economy
money for defraying the contingent expenses of the march