Papers gone forward; scrape with Indians; Yellow Fever in Philadelphia

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Papers have gone with the grand convoy to Head Quarters. Was fired upon coming in by Indians. One dragoon killed. Mr. Britt paid the balance of pay returned in his account. Howell's account of the ravages in Philadelphia [Yellow Fever epidemic] affected Swan very much.

Date

11/25/1793

Recipient

Sent from

Fort Washington

Document number

1793112570001

Page start

1

Notable persons

Joseph Howell
Caleb Swan
Indians
Headquarter
grand convoy
dragoon
Mr. Britt
Legionary Troops
Captain R.S. House
Captain R.S. Howe
command
widows

Notable locations

Fort Washington
Philadelphia
Ohio
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania

Notable items

Yellow Fever epidemic
balance of pay
account
death
money
combat
squabble
blankets
stores
clothing
subsistence
account of the ravages
pestilence