Debtors Prison
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Debtors Prison
Description
Former clerk of the War Department, Samuel Lewis, writes from debtor prison to James McHenry. Lewis sadly reflects on his current state, asserts that he will likely die in prison, and mourns the fact that he will leave his "tender wife" and "helpless children" behind. Expresses his hope that Congress might release him from confinement if he repays in installments. Requests from McHenry payment for his earnings.
year created
1800
month created
05
day created
03
author
sent from location
Debtors Apartment
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
Samuel Lewis
wife
children
family
Congress
notable location
Debtors Apartment
notable item/thing
prison
reimbursement
petition
payments
earnings
document number
1800050315001
