Communication Between Philadelphia, New York, & Baltimore, Etc.
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Communication Between Philadelphia, New York, & Baltimore, Etc.
Description
The Letters which you will receive herewith are all that have come to the Office since your departure.
I have not yet received an answer from Genl. Moylan. His residence is in Chester County 30 miles from this City, and out of the post road, so that I fear your Letter and one I have written him have miscarried. Mr. Biddles Commission will expire the 26th. inst.and from your instructions that no time be lost in ascertaining the acceptance or non acceptance of the Office by him or Major LenoxI hope I shall be in the line of my duty in sending an Express.
Crosby left Town yesterday for a week or [ ] dayshe said with your permission.
No opportunity has yet offered for Europe from this placeand as all communication is cut off between this City, New York and Baltimore, it is uncertain when one will present itself. I have the honor to be very respectfully Your most obed Servt.
B Bankson
I have not yet received an answer from Genl. Moylan. His residence is in Chester County 30 miles from this City, and out of the post road, so that I fear your Letter and one I have written him have miscarried. Mr. Biddles Commission will expire the 26th. inst.and from your instructions that no time be lost in ascertaining the acceptance or non acceptance of the Office by him or Major LenoxI hope I shall be in the line of my duty in sending an Express.
Crosby left Town yesterday for a week or [ ] dayshe said with your permission.
No opportunity has yet offered for Europe from this placeand as all communication is cut off between this City, New York and Baltimore, it is uncertain when one will present itself. I have the honor to be very respectfully Your most obed Servt.
B Bankson
year created
1793
month created
09
day created
23
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Partially illegible.
notable person/group
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Bankson
General Maylon
General Moylon
Secretary of State
Major Lenox
notable location
Philadelphia
New York
residence
Chester County
Baltimore
notable item/thing
bounty
Commission
expresses
communication
letters
departure
express
document number
1793092315001
page start
1
transcription
The Letters which you will receive herewith are all that have come to the Office since your departure.
I have not yet received an answer from Genl. Moylan. His residence is in Chester County 30 miles from this City, and out of the post road, so that I fear your Letter and one I have written him have miscarried. Mr. Biddles Commission will expire the 26th. inst.and from your instructions that no time be lost in ascertaining the acceptance or non acceptance of the Office by him or Major LenoxI hope I shall be in the line of my duty in sending an Express.
Crosby left Town yesterday for a week or [ ] dayshe said with your permission.
No opportunity has yet offered for Europe from this placeand as all communication is cut off between this City, New York and Baltimore, it is uncertain when one will present itself. I have the honor to be very respectfully Your most obed Servt.
B Bankson
I have not yet received an answer from Genl. Moylan. His residence is in Chester County 30 miles from this City, and out of the post road, so that I fear your Letter and one I have written him have miscarried. Mr. Biddles Commission will expire the 26th. inst.and from your instructions that no time be lost in ascertaining the acceptance or non acceptance of the Office by him or Major LenoxI hope I shall be in the line of my duty in sending an Express.
Crosby left Town yesterday for a week or [ ] dayshe said with your permission.
No opportunity has yet offered for Europe from this placeand as all communication is cut off between this City, New York and Baltimore, it is uncertain when one will present itself. I have the honor to be very respectfully Your most obed Servt.
B Bankson
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | JHE25 (2 pages) | Collection: Thomas Jefferson Papers | R: 19 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Benjamin Bankson | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Thomas Jefferson | [unknown] | [n/a] |