Cadwalader Evans letter to Samuel Wharton 1770 April 20

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
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

Summary

Creator:
Evans, Cadwalader, 1716-1773
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Cadwalader Evans is writing to Samuel Wharton about Wharton's family that has remained in Philadelphia while Wharton has traveled to London. Much of the discussion focuses on innoculating family members against small pox. Evans is also interested in trying to produce silk near the Ohio River. He also comments on the state of trade in Philadelphia as a result of the trade embargo with England.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Cadwalader Evans of Philadelphia was the grandson of an immigrant to the city. He was also friends with Benjamin Franklin.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2001
Arrangement:

1 item.

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Smallpox-Virginia
Embargo-United States