Letter from Josiah Bartlett to Mary Bartlett, 1776 September 16
- Collection Name:
- Josiah Bartlett Family Papers, 1710-1937
- Title:
- Letter from Josiah Bartlett to Mary Bartlett, 1776 September 16
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1940.003
- Object ID:
- 1940.003.015.012
- Date:
- 1776/09/16
- 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 16, 1776. In the letter Josiah discusses his health, which is improving, but could use a change of air. Josiah notes he is waiting for the return of Colonel Whipple to take his place at the Congress so he may return home. He goes on to inquire if Mary can afford to send a man and horse to meet and assist him in his travel back to Kingston.
- Subjects:
- Correspondence , United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783 , Health , Travel , Horses
- Locations:
- Philadelphia, PA
Kingston, NH - Organizations:
- United States. Continental Congress
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- 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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