Preparation for War
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Preparation for War
Description
Hodgdon observes that every possible preparation is being made for the war that seems inevitable and the people appear ready to meet the challenge.
year created
1798
month created
06
day created
22
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in image
notable person/group
John Wilkins
Samuel Hodgdon
hordes that distress and distract the world
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
spirit of the people
fortitude
every possible preparation for war
drafts
notable phrase
The spirit of the people is up and will cause them to meet with fortitude the hordes that distress and distract the world, should they come this way.
document number
1798062228155
page start
131
number of pages
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (560 pages) | BJA01 (560 pages) | Collection: Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99. | P: 131 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Wilkins, Jr. | [unknown] | [n/a] |