Updates on War Office to Secretary of War: Yellow Fever
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Updates on War Office to Secretary of War: Yellow Fever
Description
Simmons writes from outside Philadelphia. Presumably some of the staff has relocated outside of Philadelphia as a result of the Yellow Fever epidemic. Simmons received 2 letters from John McHenry that informed him of James McHenry's indisposition. Simmons recounted duties of War Office staff, wishes that McHenry recover soon, and assures him that he will attend to his duties of his office, pay attention to the calls of the department, and keep him informed. Doctor Gillasspy mentioned as overworked attending to sick on Frigate, and in need of surgeon's mate. Lieutenant McRea is getting better.
short description
Simmons report to McHenry describing the Philadelphia Yellow Fever epidemic.
year created
1797
month created
09
day created
16
author
sent from location
Near the Falls of Schuykill
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Letter mailed from "Near the Falls of Schuykill" River
created note
[Document states "Saturday Evening" with rest of date.]
author note
William Simmons
recipient note
James McHenry
notable person/group
James McHenry
William Simmons
John McHenry
Treasurer
Lieutenant McRea
clerks
sick
doctor
nurse
attendants for sick
surgeon's mate
notable location
Near the Falls of Schuykill
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
Yellow Fever Epidemic
indisposition
calamity
warrants
vessel
frigate
document number
1797091621155
page start
286
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | YOQ01 (446 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) | V:C; P:286 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Simmons | Near the Falls of Schuykill | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |