Gun Stocks Needed at West Point
Document 1798Captain Gee, whose sloop travels between West Point and New York, told Fleming that on his next trip he would bring the gun stocks. Unfortunately, because of the ice the stocks are still in New York. However, Mr. Smith intends to send them by land in good sledding which is to be preferredl since Mr. Crank needs them immediately.
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[George Fleming,
10th January 1798]
[circular stamp: Received from [undecipherable] No[?] R[undecipherable] 10[undecipherable]]
West Point January 10, 1798
Sir:
I received your favor of the 22 of November last The 9 ultimo. It was delivered to me by a Captain Jee who goes in a sloop as master from near this garrison to New York. He told me when he delivered the letter, that the next trip he would bring the gun stocks. Unfortunately the ice has prevented his bringing them — they are now in New York. I have been informed Mr. Smith intends to send them here by land in good sledding. Mr. French is in want of a part of them immediately.
I now inclose you returns of military stores & quarter master's stores [undecipherable] & received at this garrison from the 1 of October 1797 to the 1 instant.
I am, with great respect,
Sir, Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Geo. Fleming
Major Samd. Hodgden
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Captain Gee, whose sloop travels between West Point and New York, told Fleming that on his next trip he would bring the gun stocks. Unfortunately, because of the ice the stocks are still in New York. However, Mr. Smith intends to send them by land in good sledding which is to be preferredl since Mr. Crank needs them immediately.
Date
01/10/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
West Point
Document number
1798011080101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
George Fleming
Notable locations
West Point
Notable items
returns of military stores
quartermaster's stores

