Request to Pay Herbert, the Wagoner
Document 1799Reports that Herbert the wagoner is on his way back with a few loads of various stores, including those for Mr. Wright. Requests Henley to receive Herbert and credit his account. Hodgdon paid Herbert for his previous load. Henley's payment will allow Herbert to proceed without an advance.
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Philadelphia, 19th March 1799.
Sir,
Herbie your Waggon is on the road returning to you with two loads of various kinds, among the Stores forwarded are those mentioned in the enclosed Bill for Mr Wright which are charged to your account, the amount Thirteen Dollars and Ninety five Cents, you will please to receive of him and place to my Credit accordingly —
I paid Herbie in full for his last transportation of Quarter Masters Stores, this payment enabled him to proceed without an advance. —
I am,
Sir,
[Col. David Henley —] your most obedient Servant
Samuel Hodgdon.
Philadelphia, 20 March 1799.
Sir,
Major Craig who is present has handed me the enclosed note for collection, as Major Howe is in York, I must beg the favour of you to present it to him, and if paid send me the money; if not please to advise me what may be expedited, that I may communicate the information to Craig, for his government in making future application to obtain payment —
I am, Sir,
your most obt Servant
[Col. Ebenezer Stevens —] S. Hodgdon —
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Reports that Herbert the wagoner is on his way back with a few loads of various stores, including those for Mr. Wright. Requests Henley to receive Herbert and credit his account. Hodgdon paid Herbert for his previous load. Henley's payment will allow Herbert to proceed without an advance.
Date
03/19/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1799031928355
Page start
408
Notable persons
David Henley
Samuel Hodgdon
Herbert
Mr. Wright
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
Bill

