Sickness that Prevails in Our City, Etc.

Item

Type

Author's Letterbook Copy

Title

Sickness that Prevails in Our City, Etc.

Description

Along with noting a shortage of private's clothing, Hodgdon observes that the sickness that is ravaging Philadelphia has necessarily resulted in disappointments in his office. His continued presence has prevented some difficulties, however.

year created

1798

month created

10

day created

04

sent from location

Philadelphia

recipient

in image

notable person/group

George Ingersol
Samuel Hodgdon

notable location

Philadelphia

notable item/thing

return of clothing
private's woolen overalls, shirts, and vests
comfort of your men
sickness that prevails in our city

document number

1798100428155

page start

239

number of pages

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (560 pages) BJA01 (560 pages) Collection: Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. P: 239

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia [n/a]
Recipient George Ingersoll [unknown] [n/a]