Fate of the Appointment of Peter Beates
Document 1798Mrs. Beates knows of Hodgdon's sensibility and his friendship with her revered parents. Most of her meager earnings support her and her impaired health. Peter is anxious to know the fate of his petition and will probably get on board some vessel if he is not successful. She asks for Hodgdon's prediction as to when the appointments will be made and adds that Peter would prefer the Navy.
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Mrs. Beates knows of Hodgdon's sensibility and his friendship with her revered parents. Most of her meager earnings support her and her impaired health. Peter is anxious to know the fate of his petition and will probably get on board some vessel if he is not successful. She asks for Hodgdon's prediction as to when the appointments will be made and adds that Peter would prefer the Navy.
Date
07/31/1798
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Recipient
Document number
1798073180101
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1
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Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Sarah Beates
My Elisa
Mr. Billington