The Best Way to Springfield, Etc.
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
The Best Way to Springfield, Etc.
Description
Even though Captains Jackson and Osborne have arrived with the iron and steel, there is no passing up the Connecticut River to Hartford. The best way to get it to Springfield is by way of New Haven and there are vessels bound for that place. Captain Osborne reports that he has not received his freight and asks that it be paid to him while in New York.
year created
1796
month created
12
day created
20
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
James Manning
notable location
Philadelphia
New York
document number
1796122080001
page start
1
transcription
Letter from Manning
& Co- 20th December
Recd 2?- 1796
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr.
Philadelphia
New York Dec. 20th. 1796
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
Sir,
We this moment received
your several favors of the 3d. 8th. & 9th. Instant-Capts
Jackson & Osborne have arrived with the Iron of Steel-But
there is no pafsing up Connecticut River to Hartford-_We
suppose the best way to get it to Springfield is by the way
of New Haven-There are Vefsels bound to that place the
last of the Week, we shall ship it unlefs you direct otherwise-
Capt Jefferson Osborn says he has not received his freight & Desires
you will ordered it from here
We are
in hand
Your ObSvt,
James Manning & Co.
& Co- 20th December
Recd 2?- 1796
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr.
Philadelphia
New York Dec. 20th. 1796
Samuel Hodgdon Esqr
Sir,
We this moment received
your several favors of the 3d. 8th. & 9th. Instant-Capts
Jackson & Osborne have arrived with the Iron of Steel-But
there is no pafsing up Connecticut River to Hartford-_We
suppose the best way to get it to Springfield is by the way
of New Haven-There are Vefsels bound to that place the
last of the Week, we shall ship it unlefs you direct otherwise-
Capt Jefferson Osborn says he has not received his freight & Desires
you will ordered it from here
We are
in hand
Your ObSvt,
James Manning & Co.
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZOZ22 (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 5 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZOZ22a (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 5 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Manning | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |