Updates on War Office to Secretary of War: Yellow Fever
Document 1797Simmons 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.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
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.
Date
09/16/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Near the Falls of Schuykill
Document number
1797091621155
Page start
286
Note
Letter mailed from "Near the Falls of Schuykill" River
Notable persons
James McHenry
William Simmons
John McHenry
Treasurer
Lieutenant McRea
clerks
sick
doctor
nurse
attendants for sick
surgeon's mate
Notable locations
Near the Falls of Schuykill
Philadelphia
Notable items
Yellow Fever Epidemic
indisposition
calamity
warrants
vessel
frigate