Letter from Josiah Bartlett to Mary Bartlett, 1776 September 9
- Collection Name:
- Josiah Bartlett Family Papers, 1710-1937
- Title:
- Letter from Josiah Bartlett to Mary Bartlett, 1776 September 9
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1940.003
- Object ID:
- 1940.003.015.011
- Date:
- 1776/09/09
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Letter from Josiah Bartlett in Philadelphia to Mary Bartlett in Kingston, NH, dated September 9, 1776. In the letter, Josiah discusses his poor health and the continuing business of the Congress, including the request for a meeting with a gentleman in regards to agreeing on proposals that would put an end to the war. Dr. Franklin of Philadelphia, John Adams of Massachusetts, and Mr. Rutlidge of South Carolina have been chosen to attend the meeting.
- Locations:
- Philadelphia, PA
Kingston, NH - Organizations:
- United States. Continental Congress
- Terms of Use:
- For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mrs. John Watt.
Digitization supported by an anonymous donor. - Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
- Box Number:
- 1
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