My Husband Wishes to Enter into the Service of His Country

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

My Husband Wishes to Enter into the Service of His Country

Description

Mrs. Beates has been told that noone has more weight with the War Department than Hodgdon. Mr. Beates will soon be visiting him so that he will see that her husband is not undeserving of Hodgdon's attention. He wants to enter into the service of his country and she believes that he is deserving of whatever opportunities that are available.

year created

1798

month created

06

day created

24

author

recipient

in image

notable person/group

Samuel Hodgdon
Sarah Beates
daughter of your deceased friend

notable location

friendship
gratitude

document number

1798062480001

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (3 pages) ZPS20 (3 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B: 6
[view document] (2 pages) ZPS20a (2 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B: 6

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Sarah Beates [unknown] [n/a]
Recipient Samuel Hodgdon [unknown] [n/a]