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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[Letter from Capt Morris
22d December
1796]
[Received from State Dep't Nov. 24. 1894. R.P.O.401810.]
[Addressed: Colo Saml. Hodgdon, Philadelphia]
Elkton Dect 12th 1796
Sir,
On my arrival at Frenchtown I found it impossible to proceed with my detachment by water, the river being closed for the distance of six miles down. I am therefore under the necessity of continuing my march by land which may be attended perhaps with some additional expence; I shall however use the greatest possible economy, and endeavor to reach Baltimore before my provisions are expended. I have to regret that I had not been furnished with a small sum of money for defraying the Contingent expence of the march. I have the honor to be
The Receipts shall be forwarded to you from Baltimore
Sir your obedt Servt
Mordo. Morris
Capt Arty
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
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
Sent from
Elkton
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