Transportation of Provisions

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Lieut. B Strother Mouth of Still Waters 13th April 95

Majo John Mills Adj.t Genl Greenville care of the bearer Mouth of still water April 28.th 1795 Sir since I wrote to day the boats have Arrive from Greenville, and find that it is Uncertain whether the boats will Return by the 30th at which time our provisions will be out. if they cannot of which you can best Judge you will please to send it by the bearer by way of a pack horse, I requested Captain Turner to send flour instead of bread as that will not keep. I am Sir With sentiments of Respect Your most obedien servt B. Strother Lt. Commandg

Type

Document

Description

If the boats are not back in time to transport provisions, Strother asks that the goods be sent by pack horse.

Date

04/28/1795

Recipient

Sent from

Mouth of still water

Document number

1795042890301

Notable persons

B. Strother
Major John Mills
Captain Turner

Notable locations

Mouth of still water
Greenville

Notable items

boats
provisions
pack horse
flour
bread