Receipt 1782 March 25

Access and use

Location of collection:
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Receipt, Manuscript #MS 1989.21, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Receipt, Manuscript #MS 1989.21, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Background

Scope and content:

Receipt for account with the French army. J. {Jeremiah} Wadsworth to John Carter.

Biographical / historical:

Jeremiah Wadsworth (July 12, 1743– April 30, 1804) was an American sea captain, merchant, and statesman from Hartford, Connecticut who profited from his position as a government official charged with supplying the Continental Army. He represented Connecticut in both the Continental Congress and the United States House of Representatives.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1989
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.