Horses for the Service of the War Department
Document 1797Steele asked the Secretary of War about the proability of his wanting horses for the use of the War Department. The Secretary indicated that horses would be needed so Steele examined the two that are currently at Knight's Stable. To avoid complications regarding Knight's commission for selling them, Hodgdon should say nothing to him about the price or payments.
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Type
Autograph Letter
Description
Steele asked the Secretary of War about the proability of his wanting horses for the use of the War Department. The Secretary indicated that horses would be needed so Steele examined the two that are currently at Knight's Stable. To avoid complications regarding Knight's commission for selling them, Hodgdon should say nothing to him about the price or payments.
Date
06/29/1797
Author
Recipient
Document number
1797062980001
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Author is presumed to be John Steele.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
[John] Steele
Notable locations
No. 71 North Water Street, [Philadelphia]