Debtors Prison
Document 1800Former clerk of the War Department, Samuel Lewis, writes from debtor prison to James McHenry. Lewis sadly reflects on his current state, asserts that he will likely die in prison, and mourns the fact that he will leave his "tender wife" and "helpless children" behind. Expresses his hope that Congress might release him from confinement if he repays in installments. Requests from McHenry payment for his earnings.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Former clerk of the War Department, Samuel Lewis, writes from debtor prison to James McHenry. Lewis sadly reflects on his current state, asserts that he will likely die in prison, and mourns the fact that he will leave his "tender wife" and "helpless children" behind. Expresses his hope that Congress might release him from confinement if he repays in installments. Requests from McHenry payment for his earnings.
Date
05/03/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Debtors Apartment
Repository
Collection
Document number
1800050315001
Notable persons
James McHenry
Samuel Lewis
wife
children
family
Congress
Notable locations
Debtors Apartment
Notable items
prison
reimbursement
petition
payments
earnings