Authorization for Storage
Document 1797Requests that Hodgdon provide documentation of his authorization to store material in rented space of a wharf.
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Accountants Office
February 9th 1797.
Sir
Before the charges in your account for Rent of the range of Stores on Steinmetz's [undecipherable] and the Ground Rent in Campington can be admitted — it will be proper for you to produce the authority on which the charges are made
[undecipherable]
Sir
Your obt Serv
[undecipherable: W. Simmons?]
Samuel Hodgdon Esq
Intendant of Militz Stores
[Received from State Dept. Nov. 24, 1804. R.P.O. 401810.]
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Requests that Hodgdon provide documentation of his authorization to store material in rented space of a wharf.
Date
02/09/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountants Office
Document number
1797020921101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
William Simmons
intendant of military stores
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Accountants Office
Steinmentz wharf
Campington
Notable items
rent
ground rent
charges