Letter from the Accountant of the War Department
Document 1798Hagner asks the Secretary at War for an advance notice of any decision to evacuate the city due to fever. Hagner informs McHenry that the men with families will need the extra time to obtain lodging.
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Type
Letterbook
Description
Hagner asks the Secretary at War for an advance notice of any decision to evacuate the city due to fever. Hagner informs McHenry that the men with families will need the extra time to obtain lodging.
Date
08/10/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Document number
1798081021355
Page start
503
Notable persons
James McHenry
Peter Hagner
accountant
William Simmons
principal clerk
secretary of war
clerks
clerk's families
Notable locations
Accountant's Office
Philadelphia
offices
Notable items
epidemic
yellow fever
lodgings
provisions