William Vans Murray
54 documents
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References Publication of Jay's Notes and Impending Congressional Elections
Refers to publication of John Jay's notes and the preference to remain silent for the Secretary of State. Refers to Congressional elections and the need for a majority in the Senate.
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Recommends Alexander Murray to Command a Frigate
William Murray discusses the merits of Captain Alexander Murray as the potential commander of a frigate. He does not know a more amiable or honorable private choice. Captain Murray is a brave man, …
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Recommendation of Captain Murray as Frigate Commander
Should an opening present itself through the non-acceptance of any of the gentleman nominated to the command of the forty frigates, Knox's attention is solicited to the peculiar merits of Captain …
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Trial
Correspondence offers comfort from recent grave illness. Vans Murray discussed Cherokees and offers opinion on trial.
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Sorrow over the declining health of a loved one
Murray expresses extreme sorrow at the rapidly declining health of his wife, concluding the letter with an inquiry into bounty lands. Murray blames himself at one point for his wife's illness, …
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Report on Elections, Russia
Murray is addressing the current standings in an election; he goes on to discuss the character of society, and savage and refined nations. He also seems to allude to Russia, mentioning Peter and other …
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Regarding an Election
Murray writes of the election results for members of Congress, and fears what will happen if the next President is not a Federalist.
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Refers to Cooperation and Mistreatment of County and Government Affairs
Refers to cooperation and mistreatment of county affairs and French allies.
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News of the Day
Murray writes a breezy, friendly letter to McHenry, in which he discusses local politics, and general news.
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History of the Enclosed
Murray discusses the history of his essay written in response to a sketch in the Aurora.
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Foreign Affairs with France
Foreign ministers appointment, conspiracy related to treaty.
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Discussion of Transition of Government to a More Permanent Seat
Discussion of transition of government to a more permanent seat.
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Court Martial
Letter, discusses court martial precedent; mentions Wilkinson.
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Concerning bounty lands and certificates
Murray again requests that McHenry answer a question from one of his constituents concerning bounty lands and certificates, particularly their value. The author also reports on his wife's improved …
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Close of the Election; Report about France
Reports on the close of a local election, in which one of the candidates only received one vote. Also discusses a rumor about the French.
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Capturing of American vessels and citizens
Murray expresses outrage that the French are capturing American ships and citizens trading with Great Britain, along with the "Jacobin faction" in the United States who he alleges support this action.
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Asks for Housing, General News
Murray writes a friend letter to McHenry, discussing his need for a boarding house during the session, as well as political news from Baltimore, French politics, and casual greetings.
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Accommodations Not as Desired
He thanks McHenry for his letter, and tells him the lodgings he found for him will not do. He needs something with a little downstairs parlor and a bedroom in the neighborhood. He also thanks him for …
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About Their Correspondence
Murray makes his apologizes to McHenry for the volume of his correspondence; he's a great talker, and he finds it agreeable to hold these soliloquies towards McHenry. He discusses some election …
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About Southern Elections
Discusses elections, and the nature of them, and how he has never known of such an election of principles before. He asks that his regards be given to a number of people.
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A Speech by the President
The address of the President he has seen from Annapolis raises concerns about who will replace him.
James McHenry Papers
