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 image

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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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author John Harris Fort Washington [n/a]
Recipient Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia [n/a]