Letter, 1798 May 6, [Philadelphia] [to] Brig Gen. Jacob Morgan.

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Letter, 1798 May 6, [Philadelphia] [to] Brig Gen. Jacob Morgan.

Letter discusses a conspiracy to burn the city and efforts to stop this act. Names Gen. McPherson and Major Jeremiah.

letter leaf ; 35 cm. folded to 22 x 9 cm.

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