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Forwards Lafayette's Military Proceedings; Requests History of Revolution; Trade Politics with France & England
Sends the "military and patriotic proceedings" of the Marquis de Lafayette. Requests history of Lafayette for Doctor Gordon for inclusion in an upcoming account of the American Revolution. Expresses …
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Reports Journey with Lafayette; Hopes to Visit Mount Vernon
Reports the Marquis de Lafayette has spared no expense on their journey. Would like to spend a few days at Mount Vernon, when the two of them could visit about the Revolutionary history.
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Requests for Commissions and Federal Positions for Friends and Family
Includes requests from friends, including Robert Purviance's desire for a federal position, Captain Barney's request for a naval commission, Colonel Ballard's solicitation for office, support for the …
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Recommends Extension of Contract for Samuel Caldwell
Requests extension of contract for tonnage duties with Samuel Caldwell for the state of Pennsylvania. Recommended as patriotic, distinguished, and responsible.
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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 Samuel Chase as Chief Justice
Recommends Samuel Chase as chief justice in the judicial department. He has demonstrated great patriotism.
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Treaty and Proviso with Regency of Algiers
Treaty between the US and the Regency of Algiers regarding the provision of a naval armament. Refers to previous acts and meaning of proviso about the building of frigates. Claims importance of …
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Speech to the Indians from the Secretary at War, Urging Peace into the Future, and Replies
Speaking for Washington, McHenry urges the Indians to maintain peace with the U.S. and each other, and to settle all intertribal disputes peacefully. Opens the set of Indian negotiations with a …
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Solicits Property for Robert Oliver
Reports suffering of Robert Oliver in his efforts to support the country. Solicits property of Oliver.
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Seeks Opinion, Communication with Naval Committee
Refers to act of Congress and debates with Mr. Livingston. Requests opinion. Looks for communication with the naval committee explaining embarrassment.
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Seeks Approval of President
Refers to influence and confidence of the President and values his good opinion.
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Requests Permission to Forward Correspondence
Requests permission to forward correspondence.
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Requests Information from Mr. Ross; Requests Care in Sending Information
Requests return of item enclosed as soon as Mr. Ross has read it. Outlines proper procedures to close envelope to protect contents.
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Requests Approval of the President
Includes advice and references to various families. Refers to the necessary stringent approval of the President.
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Reports President's Speech and Resolution in House of Delegates
Refers to the President's speech as evidence of his paternal regard of nation and property. Reports House of Delegates. Refers to the new bank.
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Reports Death of Mr. Kennedy and Problems with his Property
Reports disagreeable news of death of Mr. Kennedy at Baltimore. Reports trouble assessing his property.
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Reports Activity of Captain Lewis and Captain Bruff
Has been anxiously awaiting Captain Lewis. Reports movement of Captain Bruff's company of artillery and arrival at West Point.
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Reports Abrupt Departure of Mr. Dandridge
Reports sudden departure of Mr. Dandridge, based on unworthy motives, although he considers him a character of integrity.
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Refers to Treaty between New York and the Seven Nations
Laments lack of paper and wonders if it is some sort of power play between the chief and Mr. Lewis. Refers to final settlement as closely aligned with his own opinion. Refers to state of New York and …
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Refers to Talks with Choctaws
Refers to US treaty with Choctaw, alluding to boundaries determined by the chief's father. Refers to his desire to have Choctaw law respected by whites to protect land, which may happen when the …
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Refers to Talks with Cherokees
Refers to a talk to the Cherokees and management of Indian affairs.
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Refers to National and State Constitutions and Delegations to the Governor
Speaks of delegate to Governor. Requests information. Refers to national and state constitutions.
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Refers to Drafting of Letter to Lord Dorchester
Encloses draft of a letter to Lord Dorchester with ideas from the Attorney General. Questions usefulness of correspondence with Captain Lewis.
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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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Recommends Matthew Hopkins for Employment in the Public Offices
Matthew Hopkins seeks employment in the public offices.
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