May God in His Mercy Arrest the Fever, Etc.
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
May God in His Mercy Arrest the Fever, Etc.
Description
Mrs. Harris is suffering from a sore mouth and throat. Mr. Bass tells Harris that the Watch Coats and blankets are finishing up for the Western posts and that the order for the clothing in general is in the contract. Harris expresses his fervent wish that the fever raging in Philadelphia may be arrested.
year created
1797
month created
09
day created
15
author
sent from location
Near Chester
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
note
Partially illegible.
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
John Harris
notable location
Philadelphia
Near Chester
document number
1797091580001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (5 pages) | ZPH12 (5 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:6 |
| [view document] (4 pages) | ZPH12a (4 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B:6 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Harris | Near Chester | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |