Removal of offices from Philadelphia to Trenton

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Removal of offices from Philadelphia to Trenton

Description

States that it is proper - in light of the fever - to temporarily remove the offices of the War Department from Philadelphia to Trenton.

year created

1799

month created

08

day created

23

author

sent from location

War Department

recipient

sent to location

War Department

in image

notable person/group

William Simmons
James McHenry
accountant
quarter master general

notable location

War Department
Philadelphia
Trenton

notable item/thing

fever
means of transportation

notable idea/issue

Transportation

document number

1799082300501

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) XFK13 (2 pages) Collection: Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75) B:31 J:WarDept G.O. clerical force
[view document] (2 pages) XFK13a (2 pages) Collection: Miscellaneous Records of the Office of Indian Trade Relating to Accounts, 1796-1825. (RG75) B:31 J:WarDept G.O. clerical force

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author James McHenry War Department [n/a]
Recipient William Simmons War Department [n/a]