Without You I Would be a Plow Man
Document 1799Jones expresses his gratitude that Hodgdon has taken him under his protection and given him valuable instruction without which he would be a plowman. Jones's wife ["my rib"] extends her respects to Hodgdon and his wife ["your other half"]. He laments that he is now flat on his back with the rheumatism.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Jones expresses his gratitude that Hodgdon has taken him under his protection and given him valuable instruction without which he would be a plowman. Jones's wife ["my rib"] extends her respects to Hodgdon and his wife ["your other half"]. He laments that he is now flat on his back with the rheumatism.
Date
06/09/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Cross Keys, South Hampton, Virginia
Repository
Document number
1799060980301
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Thomas Jones
Mr. Maggofin
Notable locations
Phialdelphia
Cross Keys South Hampton, Virginia
Notable items
sentiments of friendship
welfare