Promises to Remedy Embarrassing Situation with Rent for Powder Magazine
Document 1799Reports that the Secretary of War will assist in remedying the embarrassing situation regarding the rent due for powder magazine. Through the multiplicity of business this has been overlooked until now.
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Sir Philadelphia 29th April 1799
I have received your letter of the 20th inst. The Secretary of War now takes effectual measures to free you from your embarrassment respecting the rent due for the Powder Magazine.
I thought it had been done at the time I last wrote you on the subject. Through the multiplicity of business this has been overlooked.
I am Sir &c
Captain Samuel Hodgdon
M. G. Houdon.
Philadelphia 29th April 1799
Sir
I think it will be best to consult General Schuyler on the business of the magazine rent at Albany, and empower him to adjust the claim as to him may appear just. He has kindly given his assistance in the same way several times
I am Sir &c
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry Esq.
Secretary of War
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Reports that the Secretary of War will assist in remedying the embarrassing situation regarding the rent due for powder magazine. Through the multiplicity of business this has been overlooked until now.
Date
04/29/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1799042928055
Page start
442
Notable persons
Michael G. Houdin
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
Powder Magazine
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