Letter from John Harris at Fort Washington to Samuel Hodgdon Commissary of Military Stores on accounts of clothing, hospital stores, Indian goods
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Letter from John Harris at Fort Washington to Samuel Hodgdon Commissary of Military Stores on accounts of clothing, hospital stores, Indian goods
Description
Harris reports that he wrote Hodgdon by General Putnam and forwarded accounts of clothing, hospital stores, and Indian goods, addressed to Major Craig at Pittsburgh. Forwarded accounts of Quarter Master stores. Major Strong wishes for recruiting receipts. Mr Beth not inclined to settle with Mr Jan Chess. Cold weather and snow about 4 inches deep. Expects no expedition this winter except fireside ones. Charles seemed peaceable, perhaps has taken up winter quarters and will wait until spring. Asks for compliments to Mr. Colesworthy.
year created
1792
month created
12
day created
12
author
sent from location
Fort Washington
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
John Harris
General Putnam
Major Craig
Major Strong
Mr Beth
Mr Jan Chess
Mr Colesworthy
Commissary Military Stores
notable location
Philadelphia
Fort Washington
Pittsburgh
Commissary Military Stores
notable item/thing
quarter master stores
hospital stores
clothing
Indian goods
document number
1792121280001
page start
1
number of pages
4
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (4 pages) | ZMB19 (4 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:2 |
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZMB19a (4 pages) | Collection: Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46) | B:2 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Harris | Fort Washington | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |