Quarantine of William Wilson's brother at Fort Mifflin
Document 1798Writing from New York to William Simmon, Wilson enclosed a letter for his brother who has arrived with his family at Fort Mifflin and is to perform a quarantine. His situation cannot be a pleasant one, so Simmons is asked to render him any service in his power.
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New York August 8th 1798
Dear Sir,
Inclosed I send a letter to my Brother at fort [undecipherable: Mifflin?] who has arrived with his family, and is to perform Quarantine, his Situation cannot be a pleasant one therefore hope you will Render him any service in your power, the letter I hope you will have sent to him as soon as possible, and you will confer a favour on your [strikethrough: [undecipherable]] friend
& humble Servt
[signature]
[cover address: William Simmons Esq. / Acct War Department / Philadelphia]
[postal frank: FREE]
[postmark: AUG 8]
[docket: Waynes City / Mr Wilson / No 2 of 4 / others]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Writing from New York to William Simmon, Wilson enclosed a letter for his brother who has arrived with his family at Fort Mifflin and is to perform a quarantine. His situation cannot be a pleasant one, so Simmons is asked to render him any service in his power.
Date
08/08/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Document number
1798080870301
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
William Wilson
William Wilson's brother
Notable locations
Philadelphia
New York
Fort Mifflin
Pennsylvania
War Office
Accountant's Office