I Thought It Prudent to Retire
Document 1798Wilson is so unwell that he is unable to attend to business and asks Hodgdon if he can retire from Philadelphia. The prevailing sickness is spreading rapidly and his state of mind relative to staying is such that it is prudent for him to leave. He asked for a leave of absence the previous year and, though Hodgdon anticipated no danger and intended to stay, he allowed those who were afraid to depart.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Wilson is so unwell that he is unable to attend to business and asks Hodgdon if he can retire from Philadelphia. The prevailing sickness is spreading rapidly and his state of mind relative to staying is such that it is prudent for him to leave. He asked for a leave of absence the previous year and, though Hodgdon anticipated no danger and intended to stay, he allowed those who were afraid to depart.
Date
08/20/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Document number
1798082080101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Peter Wilson
Notable locations
Philadelphia