Preserving Our Happy Country, Etc.

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Preserving Our Happy Country, Etc.

Description

Since the unfortunate affair of the fire, Hagner has been much engaged in arranging and removing the papers of his office. So much can be said about politics that to begin might lead him into difficulty. He prays to God that whatever happens will have the effect of preserving their happy country.

year created

1800

month created

11

day created

19

author

sent from location

City of Washington

recipient

sent to location

Philadelphia

in image

notable person/group

Samuel Hodgdon
Peter Hagner
Mr. Holt
Quartermaster

notable location

Philadelphia
City of Washington

notable item/thing

fire
papers of the office
funds
politics

notable idea/issue

fire in the war office

document number

1800111915001

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (4 pages) ZRB08 (4 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B: 8
[view document] (3 pages) ZRB08a (3 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B: 8

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Peter Hagner City of Washington [n/a]
Recipient Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia [n/a]