Published: 1782
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Signature has been cut from the letter, but Colonel [Hugh] Hughes's name appears in the docket (though apparently the letter was received and responded to by a colleague). Writes, Your letter of the fourth current to Colonel Hughes I had the honour to receive last Evening - the Colonel left this place the day before yesterday and expects to be absent from the Post 8 or 10 Days. A vessel will be ordered to take in the Powder that is at Newburgh, which Mr. [John] Ruddock informs me will not be ready before Sunday. I have enclosed a Copy of your Letter to Colonel [Timothy] Pickering and requested his directions respecting Teams to transport the Powder at this Post to the Landing as we have but one public Team & it is impossible to get those of the Inhabitants without payment being immediately made after the work is done. The Rods affixed to the Magazines will be sent as soon as the Powder is removed.