I Thought It Prudent to Retire

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

I Thought It Prudent to Retire

Description

Wilson is so unwell that he is unable to attend to business and asks Hodgdon if he can retire from Philadelphia. The prevailing sickness is spreading rapidly and his state of mind relative to staying is such that it is prudent for him to leave. He asked for a leave of absence the previous year and, though Hodgdon anticipated no danger and intended to stay, he allowed those who were afraid to depart.

year created

1798

month created

08

day created

20

author

sent from location

Philadelphia

recipient

sent to location

Philadelphia

in image

notable person/group

Samuel Hodgdon
Peter Wilson

notable location

Philadelphia

document number

1798082080101

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) ZPW03 (2 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B:6
[view document] (2 pages) ZPW03a (2 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B:6

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Peter Wilson Philadelphia [n/a]
Recipient Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia [n/a]