Lots Purchased at Public Auction
Document 1796Craig has purchased at a public auction of the Commissioners of Pennsylvania two lots at LeBeouf which he considers necessary for the United States to possess since they adjoin the grounds on which the public buildings are erected. He presumes that McHenry has made the proper application to the legislature of Pennsylvania who can be expeted to cede the property to the United States.
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forwarded by next post or perhaps by Major Kirkpatrick who will set out for your City in a few days.
I have this day found it necessary to draw on you at ten days sight in favor of John Neville for 1000 Dollars which be pleased to pay and charge as usual.
Two short cast Iron 24 pounder Cannon were on the 19th deliverd by Daniel Fisher. I have not yet had any information from Mr Wood -bridge respecting the goods carried by McClintock but I shall shortly have an opportunity of seeing Mr Woodbridge and shall then endeavor to have the business settled.
I am, Sir, Your Obd. Serv.
JC
Samuel Hodgdon esq
Philadelphia
Type
Extract of Letter
Description
Craig has purchased at a public auction of the Commissioners of Pennsylvania two lots at LeBeouf which he considers necessary for the United States to possess since they adjoin the grounds on which the public buildings are erected. He presumes that McHenry has made the proper application to the legislature of Pennsylvania who can be expeted to cede the property to the United States.
Date
12/30/1796
Author
Recipient
Document number
1796123040002
Page start
6
Note
Enclosed in Craig to Hodgdon, 02/23/1798.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Isaac Craig
Notable items
in session