Letter from Captain Joseph Shaylor on Captain Hardang's performance of duty at Fort Jefferson
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Letter from Captain Joseph Shaylor on Captain Hardang's performance of duty at Fort Jefferson
Description
Writing to Samuel Hodgdon at Fort Washington, Joseph Shaylor, from Fort Jefferson, gives his opinion on the performance of duty of Captain Hardang, citing a confused situation at Fort Jefferson garrison which has rendered it impossible to have accurate accounts. All that could be done has been done by the Captain, and no man could be more attentive to duty.
year created
1791
month created
12
day created
22
author
sent from location
Fort Jefferson
recipient
sent to location
Fort Washington
in collection
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
Captain Joseph Shaylor
Captain Hardang
notable location
Fort Washington
Fort Jefferson
notable idea/issue
supply and accountability problems at Fort Jefferson
document number
1791122280001
page start
1
number of pages
4
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZLO06 (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) | ZLO06a (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 | Joseph Shaylor | Fort Jefferson | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Fort Washington | [n/a] |