Letter from Josiah Bartlett to Mary Bartlett, 1778 July 6
- Collection Name:
- Josiah Bartlett Family Papers, 1710-1938
- Title:
- Letter from Josiah Bartlett to Mary Bartlett, 1778 July 6
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1940.003
- Object ID:
- 1940.003.016.007
- Date:
- 1778/07/06
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Letter from Josiah Bartlett in Philadelphia to Mary Bartlett dated July 6, 1778. In the letter, Josiah informs his family that the Congress has moved to Philadelphia and that Mr. Wentworth's health has improved. He goes on to discuss Rhoda's health and tells Mary to use her judgment regarding seeking treatment from a doctor. Josiah goes on to update them on General Washington's report on the Battle in the Jersies.
- Subjects:
- Correspondence , United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783 , Health , Lotteries
- Locations:
- Kingston, NH
Philadelphia, PA - 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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