Letter from Robert Barr, Lexington Kentucky to Samuel Hodgdon requesting assistance for Barr's brother James
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Letter from Robert Barr, Lexington Kentucky to Samuel Hodgdon requesting assistance for Barr's brother James
Description
Barr writes to Hodgdon requesting his assistance in obtaining payment for the unfortunate adventure of the overalls. Barr was at Philadelphia, but it was the close of the session and the Secretary could not attend to any papers. Papers were transferred to the Secretary of Treasury, who apparently made no decision. Refers to Colonel Darke's letter and Hodgdon's letter he received at the Crabb Orchard. Originals in General Knox's office; copies transmitted to Secretary of Treasury. Colonel Darke was in Philadelphia, but Barr missed him. Expresses fear that it [presumably clothing] will be a total loss. Seems to want the government to buy the goods. Goods could be totally damaged by moths before a determination is made.
year created
1792
month created
06
day created
28
author
sent from location
Lexington
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
Robert Barr
Mr Holmes
James Barr
Colonel Darke
Secretary of Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Congress
Secretary of War
Henry Knox
notable location
Philadelphia
Lexington Kentucky
Lancaster
Virginia
War Office
War Department
notable item/thing
clothing
overalls
notable idea/issue
supply
contractors
military clothing
document number
1792062880001
page start
1
number of pages
3
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZLW05 (3 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:1 |
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZLW05a (3 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 | Robert Barr | Lexington | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |