Quarantine of William Wilson's brother at Fort Mifflin
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Quarantine of William Wilson's brother at Fort Mifflin
Description
Writing from New York to William Simmon, Wilson enclosed a letter for his brother who has arrived with his family at Fort Mifflin and is to perform a quarantine. His situation cannot be a pleasant one, so Simmons is asked to render him any service in his power.
short description
Wilson asks Simmons to help his brother, whose family will be quarantined at Fort Mifflin.
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
08
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
in image
notable person/group
William Simmons
William Wilson
William Wilson's brother
notable location
Philadelphia
New York
Fort Mifflin
Pennsylvania
War Office
Accountant's Office
notable idea/issue
quarantine
yellow fever
epidemics
document number
1798080870301
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | ZJQ14 (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 59 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Wilson | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Simmons | Philadelphia | [n/a] |