Letter confirming shipment of military articles; and reference to Yellow Fever epidemic
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Letter confirming shipment of military articles; and reference to Yellow Fever epidemic
Description
Ebenezer Stevens confirmed shipment of military stores on board the Sloop Hercules. In writing to Samuel Hodgdon, Stevens notes that he is sorry to hear about the deplorable conditions as a result of the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia. Hopes that Hodgdon and connections may escape the calamity. New York is in a very unhealthy state and vast numbers of inhabitants have fled to the country.
year created
1798
month created
09
day created
13
author
sent from location
New york
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
Ebenezer Stevens
Mr. Faisch
B Colver
William Littlefield
De la Roche
notable location
Philadelphia
New York
Rhode Island
Goat Island
notable item/thing
yellow fever
invoice
sloop Hercules
casks powder for cannon
twenty four pounder shot
rammers
sponges
ladles
worms
notable idea/issue
Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia
document number
1798091380101
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | YTR11 (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B :43 |
| [view document] (3 pages) | YTR11a (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B :43 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Ebenezer Stevens | New york | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |