Land Warrant for Joseph Johnston, Etc.
Document 1799Lewis describes the process by which the land warrant for Joseph Johnston can be lawfully issued to him. He confirms that he and his family are healthy in Trenton but looks forward to the time when he can return to Philadelphia. He asks for information respecting his house.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Lewis describes the process by which the land warrant for Joseph Johnston can be lawfully issued to him. He confirms that he and his family are healthy in Trenton but looks forward to the time when he can return to Philadelphia. He asks for information respecting his house.
Date
09/17/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department, Trenton
Document number
1799091715001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
Samuel Lewis
Clerk of the County
witness
magistrate
Joseph Johnston
Tench Francis
soldier
Notable locations
Philadelphia
War Department, Trenton
New Jersey
Notable items
power of attorney
yellow fever epidemic
books
land warrant
health