$1000 for the Use of the Quartermaster's Department
Document 1799Ernest has drawn one thousand dollars on Hodgdon in favor of Mr. Simpson for the use of the Quartermaster's department.
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[Docket: Capt Matthew [undecipherable] off Jun[e] [undecipherable] advances of [undecipherable] h[undred?] Dollars — Sam[ue]l Hodgson Agent [undecipherable]]
June 8. 1799
Sir,
It is [undecipherable] a [undecipherable] drawn on you, at Thirty days [undecipherable] favor of Mr. M. Simpson for One [h]undred [undecipherable], for the use of the [War] Dep[artmen]t. and hope the [D]raft will be duly honored. The [Q]r General will be advised thereof.
I am Sir, your obt Servt
Matthw Ernest
[undecipherable]
Samd Hodgson Esq
Agent for [undecipherable]
Philadelphia
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Ernest has drawn one thousand dollars on Hodgdon in favor of Mr. Simpson for the use of the Quartermaster's department.
Date
06/08/1799
Author
Recipient
Document number
1799060880201
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Matthew Ernest
Notable locations
Philadelphia