Lack of Tradesmen
Type
Letterbook
Title
Lack of Tradesmen
Description
Letter, discusses constructing public buildings; mentions that tradesmen in the area are under-employed and that they would complete the work speedily and cheaply. Mentions that his son's recruits need money and clothes;
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
28
author
sent from location
Carlisle
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
William Irvine
tradesmen
craftsmen
recruits
notable location
Philadelphia
Carlisle
public building
large town
notable item/thing
bank notes
dollars
singles
boards
shingles
scantling
supplies
provisions
clothes
money
notable idea/issue
construction
building
employment
recruiting
document number
1798082880000
page start
1
number of pages
3
