Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on state of supply and logistics problems in preparation for St Clair expedition
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Title
Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on state of supply and logistics problems in preparation for St Clair expedition
Description
Hodgdon is quartermaster for St Clair expedition. He laments the timeliness of the posts and wishes to receive his returns before going forward. Knapsacks of questionable utility. Boots necessary for the horsemen. Have spurs been ordered? Pack saddles already considered. Mentions tents, price and quality; refers to Russia sheeting. Questions whether tents will come forward. Hodgdon's wagon not yet arrived. Has asked Major Craig to watch incoming supply wagon. Discusses price of wagon procured to attend Beatty's presence. Hodgdon's wife reports that Knox is much pushed and industrious. Colesworthy coming soon; assistance is not the kind Hodgdon needs at present. Mentions axes, spades, shovels and bells are on their way. Asks if cheaper bells could have been found, perhaps Lancaster.
year created
1791
month created
06
day created
24
author
sent from location
Pittsburg
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
William Knox
Samuel Hodgdon
Captain Doyle
Beatty
Major Craig
notable location
Pittsburg
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
notable item/thing
Russia sheeting
axes
spades
shovels
saddles
tents
boots
spurs
wagons
horses
pack saddles
notable idea/issue
St Clair expedition
defeat of St Clair
Hodgdon role in failure of St. Clair expedition
document number
1791062428001
page start
1
number of pages
4
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZLF09 (4 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:1 |
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZLF09a (4 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:1 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Hodgdon | Pittsburg | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |