The City Is Nearly Depopulated
Document 1798Along with supply concerns, Hodgdon notes that Philadelphia is nearly depopulated due to fears of the fever that has infested it. The health of the Secretary of War does seem to be improving.
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Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Along with supply concerns, Hodgdon notes that Philadelphia is nearly depopulated due to fears of the fever that has infested it. The health of the Secretary of War does seem to be improving.
Date
08/29/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1798082928055
Page start
197
Notable persons
Elias Langham
Samuel Hodgdon
Baker & Commegys
Mr. Lewis
Capt. John Bishop
Secretary of War [McHenry]
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Winchester
Notable items
muskets
cartouche boxes, expense for transporting
draft
account
warrant in your favor
horseman's tents
common tents with their poles