Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on expected arrival of Colesworthy, Hodgdon's returns and his wagon, and the awaited arrival of axes for the upcoming St Clair expedition

Item

Type

Letter Signed

Title

Letter from Samuel Hodgdon to William Knox on expected arrival of Colesworthy, Hodgdon's returns and his wagon, and the awaited arrival of axes for the upcoming St Clair expedition

Description

Hodgdon has heard nothing of Coleworthy; expects that he will arrive next day. Nothing of Boyer and his wagon. Still awaiting arrival of axes. Expresses hope that posts will provide further news and answers.

year created

1791

month created

06

day created

30

sent from location

Pittsburg

recipient

in image

notable person/group

William Knox
Samuel Hodgdon
Colesworthy
Boyer

notable location

Pittsburg

notable item/thing

axes
returns

notable idea/issue

St Clair expedition and logistics and supply problems

document number

1791063028001

page start

1

number of pages

2

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Document instances

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[view document] (2 pages) ZLF12 (2 pages) Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) B:1
[view document] (2 pages) ZLF12a (2 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]