Author's Letterbook Copy

On the Whole, the Disease Declines

In addition to a discussion of Mr. Hoffman's account and Major Hunt's responsiblities thereto, Hodgdon observes that the disease in Philadelphia seems to be declining despite the recent burial of his neighbor.

1798

10

05

Philadelphia

Samuel Lewis

Samuel Hodgdon

Mr. Hoffman

Major [Peter] Hunt

Thorne, the [black]smith

Philadelphia

Mr. Hoffman's account

payment

oath

certificate

vouchers

I think on the whole the disease declines.

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Philada October 3" 1798

Sir

I am obliged to interest myself in behalf of the persons I employ - Mr. Hoffmans account is returned vouched as directed - you will please to put it in train for payment and when ready inform Major Hunt who will call for the amount agreeable to the order in his favour in the face of the account. You will observe that in addition to his Oath and my Certificate he annexes the vouchers for payments made to the several persons employed in the work. Our neighbour Thorne the smith was buried yesterday I think on the whole the disease declines - the weather is fine.

I am Sir

Your most obedt Servant

Samuel Hodgdon

Mr. Samuel Lewis