Letter from Mary Bartlett to Josiah Bartlett, 1778 September 24
- Collection Name:
- Josiah Bartlett Family Papers, 1710-1937
- Title:
- Letter from Mary Bartlett to Josiah Bartlett, 1778 September 24
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Mary, 1730-1789
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1940.003
- Object ID:
- 1940.003.023.005
- Date:
- 1778/09/24
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Letter from Mary Bartlett in Kingston, NH, to Josiah Bartlett dated September 24, 1778. Similar to a previous letter of the same date, Mary inquires about Josiah's health, stating she has not heard since she received a letter dated August 21st. She is hopeful he will be on his way home soon, but notes she has heard he plans to stay until November. The letter ends with information regarding other men heading to the congress. On the back is a note that she fears small pox is spreading and that she believes this is the year that will decide the fate of America.
- Locations:
- Kingston, NH
Philadelphia, PA - Organizations:
- United States. Continental Congress
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- 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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