Autograph Letter Signed

Trying to See Mr. Dickenson, Etc.

Houdin has not seen Mr. Dickenson yet but will do so as soon as he comes to Albany. He wants to be given notce if there are to be any movements or alterations in the department as a judge in Albany informed him that Congress should be meeting soon.

1796

05

26

Albany

Philadelphia

Samuel Hodgdon

[Michael G.] Houdin

Philadelphia

Albany

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Michael G. Houdin
26th May 1796
[Undecipherable] 31st
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Received
from
State Dep't.
Nov. 24 1894
R.P.O. 401310.

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MAY.26
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Saml. Hodgdon Esquire
Superintendt. of all Ordinances
military & naval stores of the U.S.
Philadelphia
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Received
from
State Dep't.
Nov.24.1894.
R.P.O.401310
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Albany 26th... of May 1796.
Sir
I have receiv'd your favour with the enclosed Post Bank note, and am much obliged to you for sending it. --
it has not been in My Power to See Mr. Dickenson Yet, But i shall watch every opportunity to meet him at his first came in to Albany, & Will inform You. Should it be any Probability, Sir, of some mouvements or alterations in the department I am now in i woud be very thank full if You woud be so obliging as to Give me notice, as Judge Landing Living in Albany has informed me that Congress Probably Should ride on the 26th.. insteat. --
My Sincere Wishes for Your and Well-fare and family are & will be the Same forever, all together with the great Esteem that i am with. --
Sir.
Your most obedient & humble Servant
houdin [Editor's note: Flourish is to the left and under "houdin."]
Saml. Hodgdon Esqre. .. Superintdt. &. a--