Regarding Lots Purchased
Document 1797The Secretary at War informs Major Craig that the purchase of lots for public use does not require the attention of the President.
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forwarded by next post or perhaps by Major Kirkpatrick who will set out for your city in a few days. I have this day found it necessary to draw on you at ten days sight in favor of John Neville for 1000 dollars which be pleased to pay and charge as usual.
Two short cast Iron 24 pounder cannon were on the 19th delivered by Daniel Fisher. I have not yet had any information from Mr Wood-bridge respecting the goods carried by McClintock but I shall shortly have an opportunity of seeing Mr Woodbridge and shall then endeavor to have the business settled. I am, Sir, Your Obed. Serv. JC
Samuel Hodgdon esq.
Philadelphia
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The Secretary at War informs Major Craig that the purchase of lots for public use does not require the attention of the President.
Date
01/10/1797
Author
Recipient
Document number
1797011000201
Page start
6
Note
[Copy] Enclosed in Craig to Hodgdon, 02/23/1798.
Notable persons
Isaac Craig
James McHenry
Executive of the United States
Government of Pennsylvania
President of the United States
Notable locations
LeBoeuf
Pennsylvania
Notable items
lots of ground
purchased
pay
money
deed

