Cost of Fuel
Document 1798Ross has asked for seven dollars per cord allotment for fuel even though the price has been as high as twenty dollars in Philadelphia. Ross therefore is not sure how much he is entitled to but Simmons should feel free to alter his allotment in whatever manner he deems just.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Ross has asked for seven dollars per cord allotment for fuel even though the price has been as high as twenty dollars in Philadelphia. Ross therefore is not sure how much he is entitled to but Simmons should feel free to alter his allotment in whatever manner he deems just.
Date
05/14/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Fort Wolcott
Document number
1798051470101
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Simmons to Ross, 05/23/1798.
Notable persons
William Simmons
George Ross
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Fort Wolcott