Parks & Myself Will Do the Public's Hauling
Document 1798Culbertson recommends himself and Joseph Parks, with three or four teams, to do the government's hauling to different parts of the country. After receiving proper wages, he and Parks will see that the public's loads are transported safely consistent with Hodgdon's duty as a public officer.
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Shippingburgh December ye 28 1798
Dr Sir from our Aquintance I take ye liberty to Recomend Joseph Parks with my Self with 2 or 3 teems to do your haling to ye different Parts that you see Proper to Send them in Case you alow us Such wages as wee Can live by and Parks or my Self will See that your loding will bee Caried Safe and if Consistent with your Duty as a Publick Officer your Complyane Shall bee gratly acknoleged by your frend and very humbel
Servent
Robert Culbertson
Major
Hogdon
[Docket, verso: No Colonel Culbertson / 28 December / Rec 10 Jany 1799]
[Address, verso: Samuel Hodge Esq.]
[Stamp: Received from State Dep't Nov. 24 [undecipherable] R.P.O. 401310]
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Culbertson recommends himself and Joseph Parks, with three or four teams, to do the government's hauling to different parts of the country. After receiving proper wages, he and Parks will see that the public's loads are transported safely consistent with Hodgdon's duty as a public officer.
Date
12/28/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Shippensburg
Document number
1798122880101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Robert Culbertson
Notable locations
Shippensburg