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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01553 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0045] August 1782 |
| Title | Samuel Hodgdon to Ezekiel Cheever about Cheever's affairs |
| Date | 31 August 1782 |
| Author | Hodgdon, Samuel (1745-1824) |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Marked "copy." Written from the War Office. Declares that he has not yet responded to Cheever's last letter because he had not yet been able to get his account overlooked by the people whose business it is to do so; he is confident they will soon, though, "a proper arrangement being now made for the adjustment of those a like Circumstanced in every department." Is saddened to hear that "those you have nourished & brought up have rebelled against you," but assures Cheever that he has never seen any reports from them that were prejudiced against him. Comments that Cheever's "Services & Sufferings intitle you to the notice and gratitude of your Country and I tho't you had experienced both. if I am mistaken I am Sorry for it is every thing in my power to do, to serve your interest & preserve your honor shall be Cheerfully performed, and honest man should not and indeed cannot be finally neglected." Also declares that he is sorry to hear Cheever's pay notes have depreciated but says that he is not unique in this unfortunate circumstance. Advises him not to "dispond at your present appearance, but cheerfully bear up" and "gallantly oppose this adverse course of affairs." Will write next when Cheever's affairs are reviewed. See also GLC02437.01633. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Continental Army Military History Artillery Ammunition Finance Soldier's Pay Economics |
| People | Hodgdon, Samuel (1745-1824) Cheever, Ezekiel (1720-1793) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Ezekiel Cheever also has a son by the same name (1741-1826). According to the U.S. Military's Ordnance Corps website, the elder Cheever (1720-1793) was the Ordnance officer. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Ezekiel Cheever to Henry Knox about his grievances |