Preparations for Work on the Canal
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Preparations for Work on the Canal
Description
Hodgdon discusses the preparations being made for the digging of the proposed canal.
year created
1798
month created
12
day created
12
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
Samuel Hodgdon
Mr. [Joseph] Perkins
Mr. [John] Mackey
Mr. [James] Brindley
Artist for the Mill Work
undertaker of the digging of the Canal
notable location
Philadelphia
George Town
notable item/thing
forges
vessel
tools
materials
canal
measurement
document number
1798121228255
page start
314
number of pages
1
transcription
Philadelphia 12th December
Sir,
By a letter just received from McPerkins I am informed the men that went from hence were
all arrived and that three forges were already at work. The Vessel that took the Goods and Materials
was safely arrived at George Town and Mr. Mackey was gone to receive them and send them to his
post. Has Mr. Brindley received his instructions? The Artist for the Mill Work and the undertaker of
the digging of the Canal are very deserious of having his report that they may make arrangements
for going forward. Both are willing to undertake by Measurements as you proposed.
I am
Sir
Your Most Obedient Servant
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry Esq
Sir,
By a letter just received from McPerkins I am informed the men that went from hence were
all arrived and that three forges were already at work. The Vessel that took the Goods and Materials
was safely arrived at George Town and Mr. Mackey was gone to receive them and send them to his
post. Has Mr. Brindley received his instructions? The Artist for the Mill Work and the undertaker of
the digging of the Canal are very deserious of having his report that they may make arrangements
for going forward. Both are willing to undertake by Measurements as you proposed.
I am
Sir
Your Most Obedient Servant
Samuel Hodgdon
James McHenry Esq
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (560 pages) | BJA01 (560 pages) | Collection: Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. | P: 314 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |