My Independence & Happiness Depend on Congress
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
My Independence & Happiness Depend on Congress
Description
Mrs. Greene asks for Hamilton's assistance as she petitions Congress for reimbursement of the personal funds spent by her husband in payment for supplies needed by the army during the War for Independence,.
year created
1791
month created
07
day created
26
author
sent from location
Mulberry Grove, Georgia
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Catharine Greene
[Edward] Rutledge
notable location
Mulberry Grove, Georgia
notable item/thing
dangerous fit of illness
my independence and happiness
justice which Congress may please to do me
my private bonds
my private affairs
document number
1791072692800
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Catharine Greene | Mulberry Grove, Georgia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |