Letter from William Duncan to Joseph Campau

Description:

Letter, with envelope, from William Duncan, chief engineer to Joseph Campau, dated April 9, 1851, inviting him to attend the fire department's annual inspection in front of Firemen's hall. Campau's address is handwritten on the envelope in French. Letter reads: "Sir, In behalf of our Fire Department I would respectfully tender you an invitation to be present at their annual inspection which takes place this afternoon at half past two o clock in front of the Firemen's Hall the Common Council and those of our citizens who intend to be present will meet in the Bidille[?] House trusting we shall have the honor of your presence. I remain Respectfully Yours William Duncan Chief Engineer

Date Issued:

1831-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Fire Department

Subject Name:

Duncan, William C. and Campau, Joseph

Format:

Letter

Language:

English

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/DED75D72-5A34-4EB3-9D0A-367848637069