Mortification Due to the Conduct of the Wretch, Etc.

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Type

Author's Letterbook Copy

Description

Along with a discussion of a number of supply and arms matters, Hodgdon expresses his mortification at the conduct of the individual who sought to move the furniture of the public offices to Trenton.

Date

08/17/1798

Recipient

Sent from

Philadelphia

Document number

1798081728055

Page start

187

Notable persons

James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon
Mr. Nicholson
Secretary of the Navy [Benjamin Stoddert]
Mr. Bass
John Mackey
Mr. Starr
workmen

Notable locations

Philadelphia
Trenton
York

Notable items

conduct of the wretch
furniture
barrels of powder
magazine
old French muskets
the Navy
public stores
sword and caps
pistol
scabbards
contract