Deter Bad People from Plunder
Document 1798They have heard that Hodgdon stayed in Philadelphia rather than removing to Trenton. They hope that staying in town will not subject him to the fatal fever and that he and others will be favored with health so as to support the city police and deter bad people from plundering.
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They have heard that Hodgdon stayed in Philadelphia rather than removing to Trenton. They hope that staying in town will not subject him to the fatal fever and that he and others will be favored with health so as to support the city police and deter bad people from plundering.
Date
09/03/1798
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Coopers Ferry
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Document number
1798090380101
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Montgomery & Newbold
family
city police
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Coopers Ferry
Trenton
New Jersey
Notable items
plunder
fatal fever
Yellow Fever
epidemic
muskets
doors
window