Recommendation for constructing a canal
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Recommendation for constructing a canal
Description
Letter of recommendation for Morris Delaney, whose service will be used to built a canal on the Potomac for Harper's Ferry. Recommends Delaney for his "fidelity, sobriety, and attention to his business."
year created
1798
month created
12
day created
13
author
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
Tobias Lear
Morris Delaney
notable location
Potomac
Harper's Ferry
notable item/thing
canal
recommendation
fortification
document number
1798121380201
page start
1
transcription
Tobias Lear
13th December Rec'd 14 1798
Recommendation &c Mr. Delaney to work on the Canal
L L 1798
Saml Hodgdon
Superintendent of Military Stores
227
Sir,
This will be handed to you by Mr. Morris Delaney, who has been employed in the Canal & lock work in the Susquehanna & on the Potomac - he is a steady faithful man, and gave satisfaction in the Service of the Potomac Company. Should such a person be wanting at Harper's Ferry I can venture to recommend Mr. Delaney, for fidelity sobriety and attention to his business as a lock master &c.
I am respectfully &c Sir
Your most Obt S[ervant]
Tobias Lear
Decr 13 98
Saml Hodgson Esqr
13th December Rec'd 14 1798
Recommendation &c Mr. Delaney to work on the Canal
L L 1798
Saml Hodgdon
Superintendent of Military Stores
227
Sir,
This will be handed to you by Mr. Morris Delaney, who has been employed in the Canal & lock work in the Susquehanna & on the Potomac - he is a steady faithful man, and gave satisfaction in the Service of the Potomac Company. Should such a person be wanting at Harper's Ferry I can venture to recommend Mr. Delaney, for fidelity sobriety and attention to his business as a lock master &c.
I am respectfully &c Sir
Your most Obt S[ervant]
Tobias Lear
Decr 13 98
Saml Hodgson Esqr
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | YVJ10 (2 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) | chronological |
| [view document] (2 pages) | YVJ10a (2 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) | chronological |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Tobias Lear | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | [unknown] | [n/a] |