South Caroliniana Collection: University of South Carolina
66 documents
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Transportation of Rolling Screen
Timothy Pickering sends to Benjamin Lincoln a letter that indicates difficulties in shipping items due to ice on the river. This problem will bring operations at Lincoln's mill to a standstill as …
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Transportation of Miller and Supplies, Mill Stones Made in U.S.
Notification that Hodgdon sent a man to perform milling operations previously employed by Messrs. Lewis & Jones, he travels under Capt. Lane on the brig bound for Boston. Mill stores with "whole iron …
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Transport of Mill Stones
Samuel Hodgdon sends to Benjamin Lincoln a letter informing him of the shipment of mill stones. Hodgdon has not sent forward flour, save the two barrels of superfine flour. He will be in Boston in …
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Shipment to General Lincoln
Pickering informs Lincoln that Starbuck was able to leave Philadelphia due to a thaw in the ice, and it is highly likely he will be able to make it safely to sea. Pickering mentions additional …
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Relating the Events of a Business Trip to England
Jackson relates the events of his business trip to England and the prosperity of his mercantile business in Philadelphia.
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Quality of Iron Sent to Lincoln
The mill equipment that Hodgdon shipped to Lincoln did not meet with expectations. Apologized for poor judgment used on the purchase of the iron apparatus. Asks for it return to him. The miller to …
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Pettit's Bill and Advances of Money
Protested bill payable to Col. Pettit, enclosed explanation to Mr. Ferguson carried by J. Lovell by ship to Charleston. Since he hasn't heard any information from "that quarter," Hodgdon must draw on …
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Payment of a Bill
The author is asking whether Mr. Petit will or will not pay a bill drawn by Tom Marshall of South Carolina. If he will not pay, the recipient should write to another South Carolinian to determine the …
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New Miller and Payment for Advances Made by Lincoln
Hodgdon abandoned English miller previously obtained to head the milling operation under Lincoln. Requests Lincoln pay for the transport of the letter bearer and the Burr stones. Notification that …
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Milling Stones and Settlement of Bills
Milling stones will be procured per Hodgdon's specifications. Hodgdon will demand an answer from Pettit regarding bills, Pettit assured Hodgdon bills would be paid within 30 days. Common flour will …
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Miller to Arrive in Boston and Cost of Iron Apparatus
Notification that Capt. Starbuck has the iron apparatus destined for Lincoln's mill on board his vessel. Assured Lincoln the apparatus is well made and were cheaper than if workmen had constructed …
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Mill stones for General Lincoln's mill
Discusses issues regarding the provision of mill stones for a mill that Lincoln is apparently constructing.
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Iron Works, Innovations and Fertilizer
Timothy Pickering sent Benjamin Lincoln a letter enclosed with a bill for iron works which had been manufactured and sent to him. Discussed "riddle" of what company manufactured the iron pieces, and …
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General Lincoln's Mill and Unsettled Matters
Hodgdon felt dimensions given by B.Lincoln for mill stones were uncommonly large and requested additional instruction before Hodgdon contracted their procurement. Stones can be cut in England or in …
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General Lincoln's Mill and Settling Accounts
Sam Hodgdon writes to General Lincoln concerning financial matters relating to the establishment of a mill and the settling of outstanding credits due various persons. Mentioned Mr. Carleton's …
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General Lincoln's Mill
Cited in Lincoln to Hodgdon, 03/20/1784.The author is asking the recipient if the mill stones he requires must be of the dimensions requested (4 feet 8 or 9 inches) or can they be smaller (4 feet 2 or …
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General Benjamin Lincoln's Affairs
Requests to know whether a bill will be honored. Requests that barrels of flour be sent to him.
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Financial and family matters
Discusses personal financial matters, family matters, and agricultural conditions in South Carolina.
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Delay in Transport of Miller and Iron
Whitehead to be employed as miller under Lincoln. Cited dispute with man selling iron, therefore it was not on board the brig contrary to previous letter and Mr. Whitehead could not sail with the …
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Cost of Commodities, Transportation of Miller
Informs Lincoln of the embarkation of the miller, Mr. Whitehead, contracted to supervise the operation of his mills and the prices of wheat and various other commodities. Hodgdon will furnish Lincoln …
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Commissioners Arriving and Purchase of Indian Lands
Commissioners arriving from the Governor of Halifax, discussed their transportation. Bemoaned delayed travel arrangements and personal agenda. Negotiations for Indian lands required acquiescing to …
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Bill and Transportation of Flour
Discusses an (unspecified) bill and arrangements to send flour by vessel as soon as river opens. Water is currently unnavigable. Inquired about "Little Josiah" and Gen. Lincoln.
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Appointment of Commissioners
Appointment of commissioners for negotiations with the Penobscot Indians and arrangements for travel.
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A draught, mill stones, and an account.
Discusses payment of a draught. Information on manufacture or importation of mill stones. Discusses an officer's account.
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Retirement from Commericial Enterprises to Pursue the Study of Law
William Jackson writes to Benjamin Lincoln to solicit his opinions regarding his intention to retire from commercial enterprises and pursue the study of law. Discussed "general embarrassment of …
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