Pestilence that Has Ravaged Philadelphia, Etc.

Item

Type

Copy of Signed Document

Title

Pestilence that Has Ravaged Philadelphia, Etc.

Description

Amidst a discussion of a number of matters, Sargent warns Hodgdon that in the summer he should be in the country, rather than stay in the city. Sargent addresses business matters which Hodgdon is handling for him.

year created

1800

month created

02

day created

07

sent from location

Mississippi Territory

recipient

in image

notable person/group

Samuel Hodgdon
Winthrop Sargent
Mr. Hunt
Mrs. Hodgdon
Captain E. Turner
secretary
Governor
mechanics
sister

notable location

Mississippi Territory
North Western Territory
New Orleans

notable item/thing

fever
disease
pestilence
government
statement
bill
land transaction
notes of payment
pay
commission
cotton
cotton gin
ready money

document number

1800020780101

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (4 pages) ZRH22 (4 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B: 12
[view document] (4 pages) ZRH22a (4 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B: 12

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Winthrop Sargent Mississippi Territory [n/a]
Recipient Samuel Hodgdon [unknown] [n/a]