Forty Five Deaths are Reported
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Forty Five Deaths are Reported
Description
Among other matters, Hodgdon reports that the sickness that is ravaging Philadelphia has claimed 45 more lives although he and his family continue to be well.
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
31
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in image
note
Cited in Craig to Hodgdon, 09/07/1798.
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
Isaac Craig
Samuel Hodgdon
Secretry of War [McHenry]
ship carpenters and their families
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
sickness
deaths
drafts
Fenno's Papers
notable phrase
45 deaths are reported within the last 24 hours.
document number
1798083128155
page start
203
number of pages
2
transcription
Philadelphia 31st August 1798
Sir,
Your letter of the 24th instant is before me. The sickness continues, 45 deaths are reported within the last 24 hours. The City is nearly deserted, myself and family, remain and all at present perfectly well
The several drafts you mention shall meet due honour I have said every thing I could to induce the Secretary of War to make payment on your claim which he as well as all others admits to be just but hitherto without effect. I will try again & the moment I am able will discharge your debt to Forrest
You
204
You say not a word about the Ship Carpenters, their families are applying for the usual advance & I know not how to act keep me informed in this business. Fenno's papers shall come as you request. adieu
Your most Obt Servant
Samuel Hodgdon
Issac Craig
Sir,
Your letter of the 24th instant is before me. The sickness continues, 45 deaths are reported within the last 24 hours. The City is nearly deserted, myself and family, remain and all at present perfectly well
The several drafts you mention shall meet due honour I have said every thing I could to induce the Secretary of War to make payment on your claim which he as well as all others admits to be just but hitherto without effect. I will try again & the moment I am able will discharge your debt to Forrest
You
204
You say not a word about the Ship Carpenters, their families are applying for the usual advance & I know not how to act keep me informed in this business. Fenno's papers shall come as you request. adieu
Your most Obt Servant
Samuel Hodgdon
Issac Craig
Item sets
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: 203 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Isaac Craig | [unknown] | [n/a] |