Adjusting to the Death of Mr. Laesch.
Document 1799The death of Mr. Laesch has put affairs at Morris Town in such a state that a delay in the report to Hodgdon will be necessary. Indeed , Ford's necessary absence to attend the Commissioners will prevent for a short time his attendance to the stores Should the quantity of shot be cast in iron molds? Perhaps the heirs of Laesch will produce 100 tons if they are needed.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
The death of Mr. Laesch has put affairs at Morris Town in such a state that a delay in the report to Hodgdon will be necessary. Indeed , Ford's necessary absence to attend the Commissioners will prevent for a short time his attendance to the stores Should the quantity of shot be cast in iron molds? Perhaps the heirs of Laesch will produce 100 tons if they are needed.
Date
07/25/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Morris Town
Document number
1799072580101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
David Ford
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Morris Town
Notable items
account of stores
late contract
land
direct tax