Facts Sufficient for His Conviction

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Facts Sufficient for His Conviction

Description

Wigginton suspects James Perkins of malfeasance with respect to cannon shot purchased for the United States and believes he can gather enough proof to find him guilty. He can prove that his wagons have carried cannon shot through Falmouth and delivered them to the forge but cannot ascertain the exact quantity taken.

year created

1797

month created

08

day created

10

sent from location

Falmouth

recipient

sent to location

Philadelphia

in image

notable person/group

Samuel Hodgdon
Seth Wigginton
James Perkins

notable location

Philadelphia
Falmouth

notable item/thing

cannon
wagons

notable idea/issue

cannon shot
crime
guilty

document number

1797081080001

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (3 pages) ZPG15 (3 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B: 5
[view document] (3 pages) ZPG15a (3 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B: 5

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Seth Wigginton Falmouth [n/a]
Recipient Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia [n/a]