In 1794 Washington appointed Samuel Hodgdon superindendent of military stores, an office which he held until Jefferson was elected President in 1800."Sir I take the liberty of enclosing two bills...#1 @ 5 days ... for 2000$. #2 @ 10 days for 1,500.--I will thank you to accept XX directed to me at the post office... I am sorry to trouble you in this way but trust....
Your (obediant servant)
Samuel Meeker"
Meeker possibly was a buyer wholesale and is selling items to the US military. Europe was beginning to feel the heat of Napoleon, not yet but soon to be Emperor! Things haven't changed much, in today's world.
I hope he got paid.
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