Regarding the Supposed Button Contract, and Andrew Ellicot's Articles in the Public Stores
Document 1800Refers to the ongoing investigation of Mr. Martin's supposed verbal contract for buttons with the previous purveyor, the late Tench Francis. Hodgdon, after reviewing the evidence, has arrived at a certain number of buttons, with specifications for size and unit insignia, for Martin to complete to fulfill his contract. Hodgdon also refers to items placed in public stores by Andrew Ellicot, and whether they have been kept or sold.
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Refers to the ongoing investigation of Mr. Martin's supposed verbal contract for buttons with the previous purveyor, the late Tench Francis. Hodgdon, after reviewing the evidence, has arrived at a certain number of buttons, with specifications for size and unit insignia, for Martin to complete to fulfill his contract. Hodgdon also refers to items placed in public stores by Andrew Ellicot, and whether they have been kept or sold.
Date
09/16/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1800091628001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Israel Whelen
Samuel Hodgdon
Mr. Martin
purveyor
Andrew Ellicot
Charles Anderson
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
button
small buttons
large buttons
contract
public store
sextant
coat buttons
vest buttons