On Yellow Fever in Philadelphia, and the Suitability of That Place for Congress
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
On Yellow Fever in Philadelphia, and the Suitability of That Place for Congress
Description
Informs Adams about the chances of yellow fever in the city of Philadelphia, claiming that the onset of winter will stop the sickness; reminds Adams of his authority to recommend a change in meeting-place for Congress.
year created
1797
month created
10
day created
27
author
sent from location
Alexandria
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in Pinckney to Adams, 10/22/1797.
notable person/group
John Adams
Charles Lee
notable location
Alexandria
Philadelphia
Congress
notable item/thing
yellow fever
document number
1797102790101
page start
31
transcription
[To J.A.]
Alexandria 27th october 1797
Dear Sir
Yesterday I had the honor to receive your
letter of the 15th
Supporting the cold of winter in the climate
at Philadelphia to be an antidote to the Yellow Fever
as the experience of 1793 seems to warrant, I am of
opinion that Congress may hold its next session at
Philadelphia without danger to the health or lives
of the members. But if at this time it may be too
hazardous yet a proclamation may be deferred with propriety till
eight days before the time appointed by law, when
it may perhaps be better iscertained whether
the Legislation may safely meet there.
By the next mail I will endeavor to
comply with the orher part of your commands.
With the most perfect respect I remain
your most obedient humble servant
Charles Lee
Alexandria 27th october 1797
Dear Sir
Yesterday I had the honor to receive your
letter of the 15th
Supporting the cold of winter in the climate
at Philadelphia to be an antidote to the Yellow Fever
as the experience of 1793 seems to warrant, I am of
opinion that Congress may hold its next session at
Philadelphia without danger to the health or lives
of the members. But if at this time it may be too
hazardous yet a proclamation may be deferred with propriety till
eight days before the time appointed by law, when
it may perhaps be better iscertained whether
the Legislation may safely meet there.
By the next mail I will endeavor to
comply with the orher part of your commands.
With the most perfect respect I remain
your most obedient humble servant
Charles Lee
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | IDD13 (46 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 386 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Charles Lee | Alexandria | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |