Proposes Tentmaker Contract
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Proposes Tentmaker Contract
Description
Sends a common tent; suggests its use for the army. Suggests contract to Mr. Moyes. If Francis can purchase canvas at a better price, the tents will cost less.
year created
1799
month created
02
day created
12
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in image
notable person/group
Tench Francis
Samuel Hodgdon
Mr. Moyes
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
Tent
notable phrase
You will now act as you think most for the comfort of the Soldiers and the Interest of the United States.
document number
1799021228055
page start
371
number of pages
1
Item sets
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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: 371 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Tench Francis | [unknown] | [n/a] |