Yellow Fever Has Visited Your City
Document 1798Fleming explains that that there is not a haversack at West Point that is fit for a pattern. He expresses his sorrow that the yellow fever has visited Philadelphia yet again.
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West Point, Aug.t 18. 1798.
Sir,
I returned here a few days ago. There is not here a haversack fit for a pattern one.
I am exceedingly sorry to hear the yellow fever has visited your city again.~
I am with great respect,
Sir,
Your most obed. serv.
G. Fleming.
[Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24, 1894. R.P.O.401810.]
Major Sam.l Hodgdon.
[Address leaf: Major Sam.l Hodgdon / Philadelphia]
[Endorsement: Pub. Mil.d / August 22]
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Fleming explains that that there is not a haversack at West Point that is fit for a pattern. He expresses his sorrow that the yellow fever has visited Philadelphia yet again.
Date
08/18/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
West Point
Document number
1798081880101
Page start
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
George Fleming
Notable locations
Philadelphia
West Point