To James Madison from William Hull, 20 March 1806 (Abstract)
From William Hull, 20 March 1806 (Abstract)
§ From William Hull. 20 March 1806, Newton. “I have drawn on you in favor of Joel Barlow Esqr. for five hundred & twenty five Dollars, to defray the expence of Stationary, &c, for the Territory of Michigan for Six Months the last year, and the whole of the present Year.
“This Sum, when recd. by Mr. Barlow, I will account for according to the inclosed Scedule.1
“The expence for last year, I have advanced, & shall purchase the necessary Articles for the present year, & take on with me.”
RC and enclosure (DNA: RG 59, TP, Michigan, vol. l). RC 1 p.; postmarked at Watertown, Massachusetts; docketed by Wagner.
1. The enclosure (1 p.), a memorandum of funds to be used for purchasing “Stationary &c.” for Michigan Territory, lists charges of $175 for stationery from 1 July 1805 to 1 Jan. 1806, and $350 for stationery from 1 Jan. 1806 to 1 Jan. 1807.