Forwarded Post Notes, French Independence
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Forwarded Post Notes, French Independence
Description
As promised, Hodgdon forwarded post notes. Expressed hopes that the package of notes will not be intercepted. European politics discussed.
year created
1794
month created
08
day created
22
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James O'Hara
Samuel Hodgdon
true patriots
French
notable location
Philadelphia
France
Poland
Headquarters
notable item/thing
post notes
bank notes
money
packages
notable idea/issue
French independence
patriotism
European politics
document number
1794082236101
page start
1
transcription
Philadelphia August 22d 1794
Sir,
Agreeable to my promise in the last I send forward, fifteen thousand Dollars in Post notes, Viz One hundred of 600 Dollars each, and One One hundred of 50 Dollars each, the particular Risque and Difficulty in getting forward money at this time, Determined in the propriety of sending such large notes, the Packages being of course smaller, in Case of necessity may be more easily Concealed, I hope however the Frenzy of the People will not lead to Interception of this kind, yet due Caution is Certainly proper. The news of every kind you have in the papers, that accompanies this, you will therefore see that French Liberty is secured such a Train of successes, is unparrallel in history, Poland, now Commands the attention & the best wishes of all true Patriots, her Conflict will be severe, but her Success, will be Certain.
Adieu, your most Obedt Humble Servt
Samuel Hodgdon
James O'Hara Esqr
Quarter Master Genl
Head Quarters
Sir,
Agreeable to my promise in the last I send forward, fifteen thousand Dollars in Post notes, Viz One hundred of 600 Dollars each, and One One hundred of 50 Dollars each, the particular Risque and Difficulty in getting forward money at this time, Determined in the propriety of sending such large notes, the Packages being of course smaller, in Case of necessity may be more easily Concealed, I hope however the Frenzy of the People will not lead to Interception of this kind, yet due Caution is Certainly proper. The news of every kind you have in the papers, that accompanies this, you will therefore see that French Liberty is secured such a Train of successes, is unparrallel in history, Poland, now Commands the attention & the best wishes of all true Patriots, her Conflict will be severe, but her Success, will be Certain.
Adieu, your most Obedt Humble Servt
Samuel Hodgdon
James O'Hara Esqr
Quarter Master Genl
Head Quarters
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | IAP29 (1 pages) | Collection: James Robertson Papers | IIB248 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James O'Hara | [unknown] | [n/a] |