Report on the progress at Harper's Ferry
Item
Type
Autograph Letter / Autograph Document Signed
Title
Report on the progress at Harper's Ferry
Description
Perkins reports to Hodgdon that, with four exceptions, the company has arrived at Harpers Ferry. Several men are fixing the tools and three forges are now operable. Tools are still needed to build the locks but morale among the men seems very high.
year created
1798
month created
12
day created
05
author
sent from location
Harpers Ferry
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
notable person/group
Joseph Perkins
Colo. Hodgdon
David Hunter
family
company
Hanouley, Sudender
Oldworth
Griffin
Mackey
Hand
notable location
Harpers Ferry
Philadelphia
Georgetown
notable item/thing
Tools
forges
locks
stores
document number
1798120555010
transcription
Joseph Perkins
5 December
Recd 12th __ 17988
P. 1798
Colonel Hodgdon
Philadelphia
213
Harpers Ferry December 5.th 98
Sir
David Hunter having determined to return to Philad.a in order to bring forward his hamorsley [?]
I aveal my Self of the opertunity to let you know that we are all arved here except those that could not get ready to come with the first company namely Mr Hanouley Sulender Holdworth & Griffin Part of the hands are imployed in fixing up the Tools and thre forges are allredy at work But wee are in great want of those Tools that were Purchased of mee as we can make no Locks until they arrive. it give mee much satesfaction to find the People so well Satisfied with their Situation Mr Mackey is this morning gone off to Georg Town to forward te Stores sent by Capn Hand.
I am Sir with muc respect your humble Servnt
Joseph Perkin
5 December
Recd 12th __ 17988
P. 1798
Colonel Hodgdon
Philadelphia
213
Harpers Ferry December 5.th 98
Sir
David Hunter having determined to return to Philad.a in order to bring forward his hamorsley [?]
I aveal my Self of the opertunity to let you know that we are all arved here except those that could not get ready to come with the first company namely Mr Hanouley Sulender Holdworth & Griffin Part of the hands are imployed in fixing up the Tools and thre forges are allredy at work But wee are in great want of those Tools that were Purchased of mee as we can make no Locks until they arrive. it give mee much satesfaction to find the People so well Satisfied with their Situation Mr Mackey is this morning gone off to Georg Town to forward te Stores sent by Capn Hand.
I am Sir with muc respect your humble Servnt
Joseph Perkin
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | YVI24 (2 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) | B:01 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | YVI24a (2 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) | B:01 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Joseph Perkin | Harpers Ferry | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |