Land Warrant for Joseph Johnston, Etc.

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Land Warrant for Joseph Johnston, Etc.

Description

Lewis describes the process by which the land warrant for Joseph Johnston can be lawfully issued to him. He confirms that he and his family are healthy in Trenton but looks forward to the time when he can return to Philadelphia. He asks for information respecting his house.

year created

1799

month created

09

day created

17

author

sent from location

War Department, Trenton

recipient

sent to location

Philadelphia

in image

notable person/group

Samuel Hodgdon
Samuel Lewis
Clerk of the County
witness
magistrate
Joseph Johnston
Tench Francis
soldier

notable location

Philadelphia
War Department, Trenton
New Jersey

notable item/thing

power of attorney
yellow fever epidemic
books
land warrant
health

document number

1799091715001

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) ZQL07 (2 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B: 7
[view document] (2 pages) ZQL07a (2 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B: 7

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Samuel Lewis War Department, Trenton [n/a]
Recipient Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia [n/a]