McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
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Letter to Secretary at War
06/13/1797 LetterbookSt. Hilaire informs McHenry to expect him at McHenry's house on the "day after tomorrow."
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to Secretary at War
05/31/1797 LetterbookIn this brief letter St. Hilaire notifies James McHenry that their meeting must be changed to the next day.
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Letter to Secretary at War
05/31/1797 LetterbookIn this letter St. Hilaire is brokering a sale of muskets with James McHenry. McHenry's nephew is involved in this transaction.
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Letter to Secretary at War
05/28/1797 LetterbookIn this letter St. Hilaire requests to be received by McHenry. St. Hilaire also mentions a Frenchman recommended to McHenry by LtCol. Tousard. St. Hilaire says he is acquainted with this Frenchman …
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Letter to Secretary at War
05/17/1797 LetterbookThis is a cryptic note from St. Hilaire asking James McHenry not to "send" an unidentified object before tommorow evening.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to Secretary at War
05/05/1797 LetterbookThis letter indicates that a delivery of a trunk to McHenry can only be made at night.
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Letter to Secretary at War
04/24/1797 LetterbookColonel McKee reports to the Secretary at War regarding activities on the frontier. This report includes mention of the following: the French evacuation of Chickasaw Bluffs, local Indian sentiments, …
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Letter to James McHenry
06/12/1797 LetterbookThis letter is marked as having been received by McHenry and communicated to the President on 22 July 1797. McKee informs McHenry of plans to travel to New Orleans.
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Letter to James McHenry
06/01/1797 LetterbookIn this letter St. Hilaire cryptically speaks of a business transaction to James McHenry. St. Hilaire informs McHenry that he will travel to the country and provide a key to a trunk to "the young …
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Letter to James McHenry
05/23/1797 LetterbookIn this letter St. Hilaire asks for money from James McHenry to serve a purpose that cannot be stated. St. Hilaire also requests authorization from McHenry to pass through American forces unmolested …
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Letter to James McHenry
05/20/1797 LetterbookIn this letter St. Hilaire cryptically discusses the logistical arrangements associated with an unspecified business.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to James McHenry
05/20/1797 LetterbookSt. Hilaire sends this note to James McHenry to establish the bonafides of the bearer. The business being conducted is not specified.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to James McHenry
05/18/1797 LetterbookA cryptic note from St. Hilaire to James McHenry that mentions the posting of General Charles Cotesworthy Pinckney as Ambassador to France.
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Letter to James McHenry
05/09/1797 LetterbookSt. Hilaire requests to meet with James McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Letter to James McHenry
05/08/1797 LetterbookSt. Hilaire indicates that the trunks are in transit to James McHenry.
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Letter to James McHenry
05/08/1797 LetterbookMr. St. Hilaire discusses the shipment of trunks to James McHenry. St. Hilaire expresses a need to be discreet.
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Letter to James McHenry
04/29/1797 LetterbookMr. St. Hilaire requests 80 dollars from James McHenry for some undetermined business.
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Letter from the Secretary at War
06/11/1797 LetterbookThis is a cryptic note from James McHenry that appears to be making reference to some type of covert transaction.
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Letter from the Secretary at War
05/23/1797 LetterbookThis letter informs the recipient that no obstacles to transport are known and that payment will be made for all necessary business. What is being transported and the nature of the business is not …
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Letter from the Representatives of Panton, Leslie and Company
11/28/1797 LetterbookThis letter accompanies a packet of information sent by John McKee for James McHenry. Representatives from Panton, Leslie and Company (PLC) indicate that McKee is in New Orleans meeting with the …
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Letter from Felix St. Hilaire
05/11/1797 LetterbookA brief note from St. Hilaire, In French: A request to recover three men
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Letter from Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry
08/17/1797 LetterbookHamilton forwards papers to McHenry. Hamilton also reimburses money lent to him by McHenry.
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Felix D. St. Hilaire letter to Secretary at War
06/07/1797 LetterbookThis is a cryptic message between St. Hilaire and McHenry that likely pertains to a covert shipment of arms and ammunition. St. Hilaire informs McHenry that legal prohibitions on the exportation of …
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Bank Note from Felix St. Hilaire
05/13/1797 LetterbookA bank note drawn on Mr. St. Hilaire to pay the bearer 100 dollars.
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The Louisiana Territory and Spanish
10/12/1798 LetterbookJohn McKee writes to the Secretary at War about Spanish intrigue on the Mississippi River. Mentions the Natchez Indians and the broader Louisiana Territory. Also makes mention of General James …
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