Contemplation of Putting Me in Gaol, Etc.
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Contemplation of Putting Me in Gaol, Etc.
Description
In addition to discussing his account, Houdin refers to the writ that he was served which might have resulted in his incarceration had it not been for the intervention of General Schuyler;
year created
1795
month created
06
day created
20
author
sent from location
Albany
recipient
notable person/group
Michael G. Houdin
William Simmons
Mr. Nanninger
Secretary of War [Pickering]
Major Stagg
notable location
Albany
notable item/thing
my salary
vouchers
pleasure of Mr. Lewis's company
writ
powder
gaol [jail]
document number
1795062070001
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | YXF24 (2 pages) | Collection: Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) | Hovoin, Michael |
| [view document] (2 pages) | YXF24a (2 pages) | Collection: Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) | Hovoin, Michael |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Michael G. Houdin | Albany | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Simmons | [unknown] | [n/a] |