Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Craig discusses military stores and shipment with Hodgdon
Description
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of his intent to send returns by next post. Craig also mentions Pittsburgh's public commemoration of General Washington.
year created
1800
month created
01
day created
03
author
sent from location
Pittsburgh
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
Isaac Craig
notable location
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
document number
1800010389001
page start
1
transcription
Pittsburg 3rd January 1800
Sir,
I have this moment received your favour of the 27th
ult.o accompanied by two letters which go forward by this days mail
I expect by next post to transmit a Return up to the end of the year - together with a part of the papers formerly required - Those respecting the Commifsary department. I feel particularly anxious to have settled but for that purpose Vouchers of [unsure] at Marietta - I have not yet been able to obtain - the [unsure] for that post was given in charge of M. Joseph Buel recommended by Colo Sproat who commouded - but whom I have not yet been able to bring to a settlement but shortly expect to effect it as well as the provisions at Beaver Block house-
On Wednesday next the Decease of General George Washington is to b^ commemorated with military honor + all other due respect by the Citizens of Pittsburg and its neighbourhood.
The Monongahela is now shut up with ice.
I am Same Hodgdon Esqr
Sir,
I have this moment received your favour of the 27th
ult.o accompanied by two letters which go forward by this days mail
I expect by next post to transmit a Return up to the end of the year - together with a part of the papers formerly required - Those respecting the Commifsary department. I feel particularly anxious to have settled but for that purpose Vouchers of [unsure] at Marietta - I have not yet been able to obtain - the [unsure] for that post was given in charge of M. Joseph Buel recommended by Colo Sproat who commouded - but whom I have not yet been able to bring to a settlement but shortly expect to effect it as well as the provisions at Beaver Block house-
On Wednesday next the Decease of General George Washington is to b^ commemorated with military honor + all other due respect by the Citizens of Pittsburg and its neighbourhood.
The Monongahela is now shut up with ice.
I am Same Hodgdon Esqr
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | IBO24 (1 pages) | Collection: Isaac Craig Papers | XXI329 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Isaac Craig | Pittsburgh | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |