Workmen Regarding Lengthy Periods Without Pay
Document 1795This letter, from armorers at New London, discusses problems caused by the fact that they do not receive pay when it becomes due. They are owed pay for several months, and lacking pay have to buy from merchants on credit, which allows the merchants to charge exorbitant prices. The armorers make it clear that there are many among them that can barely provide for their families, and that they will try to seek employment elsewhere if this situation cannot be remedied.
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This letter, from armorers at New London, discusses problems caused by the fact that they do not receive pay when it becomes due. They are owed pay for several months, and lacking pay have to buy from merchants on credit, which allows the merchants to charge exorbitant prices. The armorers make it clear that there are many among them that can barely provide for their families, and that they will try to seek employment elsewhere if this situation cannot be remedied.
Date
04/02/1795
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Document number
1795040280001
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
William Dunwick
William Clark
James Miles
John Sullender
John Baylis
James S. Watt
Archer Howard
Adam Cayer
John Rus
Edward Wells
Thomas Malleory
William Stone
Ed Taylor
Richard Taylor
Samuel Bedford
merchant
Notable locations
Philadelphia
New London, Virginia
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Notable items
workmen
merchants
pay
money
clothing
families