The Best Way to Springfield, Etc.
Document 1796Even though Captains Jackson and Osborne have arrived with the iron and steel, there is no passing up the Connecticut River to Hartford. The best way to get it to Springfield is by way of New Haven and there are vessels bound for that place. Captain Osborne reports that he has not received his freight and asks that it be paid to him while in New York.
Letter from Manning & Co- 20th December Recd 2?- 1796
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr.
Philadelphia
New York Dec. 20th. 1796
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
Sir,
We this moment received
your several favors of the 3d. 8th. & 9th. Instant-Capts Jackson & Osborne have arrived with the Iron of Steel-But there is no pafsing up Connecticut River to Hartford-_We suppose the best way to get it to Springfield is by the way of New Haven-There are Vefsels bound to that place the last of the Week, we shall ship it unlefs you direct otherwise- Capt Jefferson Osborn says he has not received his freight & Desires you will ordered it from here
We are
in hand
Your ObSvt,
James Manning & Co.
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