Stewart, Alexander (fl. 1776-1783) [Two part document relating to Alexander Stewart's account regarding horses]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02132 Author/Creator: Stewart, Alexander (fl. 1776-1783) Place Written: New Fairfield, Connecticut Type: Autograph document signed Date: 24 May 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30.9 x 22 cm. Order a Copy
First part written by Alexander Stewart to John Lillie discussing how some horses are to be picked up later than expected and how Stewart is unable to care for them until that time due to a lack of proper feed.
Second part lists the expenses for keeping the horses, including the prices for supplies such as corn for feed. Second part written by Samuel Shaw, dated 28 May 1783 at West Point, New York.
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