Robert Oliver Papers
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House of Representatives' battle against the Jay Treaty
McHenry comments on the House of Representatives' effort to block the Jay Treaty from being implemented by withholding funding. McHenry writes that unless Congress funds the implementations of the Jay …
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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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Do Not Trust Professions or Promises
McHenry expresses his wish that the instructions have been received and that Oliver will urge the return of Mr. Smith.
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Alarm Among the Underwriters and Shippers is Very Great
McHenry predicts that the merchants and traders of Baltimore will demand that the appropriations be made that will cause the treaty with the British to be put into effect.
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A Few Lines of the Address to Spain
Murray notes that he has copied a few lines of the address to Spain and sent it on to Cowan with some remarks.
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Your Kindness to Me
In his typically bad handwriting, Vans Murray seems to be informing McHenry of the details of his impending journey to the Netnerlands and thanking him for his support.
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When European Powers are at War, We Are Subject to Insults & Depredations
Truxton, while discussing the frigate building at Baltimore, makes a strong case for instituting a navy, with trained officers and seamen, to protect American shipping from interdiction by foreign …
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Tenuous Situation of the Post at Detroit
Major Rivardi provides an assessment of the situation at Detroit with the British, Spanish, and Indians all vying for influence as the American forces attempt to hold their ground while isolated from …
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Speculation Regarding the Policies of the French Directory
McHenry speculates about the political situation in France and wonders whether those members of the French Directory who favor peace will be able to prevail over those who favor war.
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Shedding a Few Tears with Hamilton, Etc.
A mostly illegible letter that might be discussing Murray's impending journey to the Netherlands where he will assume the post of ambassador.
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Reason for Failure of Salutes Being Exchanged
Capt. Mitchell explains why he did not exchange salutes with the officer of a British frigate.
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Pennsylvanians Know that They are not Entirely Governed by Military Law, Etc.
Letter concerns the land rights of Pennsylvanians and Indians.
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Numerous Villains at New Brunswick
Pickering expresses his contempt for the Spanish don and all the other villains with which he must contend in New Brunswick.
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News from the American Minister to Portugal
Smith describes his experiences as Minister to Portugal with particular emphasis on the ceremony in which he was presented to the Prince.
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Late Depredations on American Commerce
Pickering laments deteriorating relations with France whose privateers continue to capture American vessels despite American declarations of neutrality.
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John Caldwell's Application for the Office of Treasurer of the Mint
Pickering assesses the qualifications of John Caldwell for the office of Tresurer of the Mint. His application is complicated by the fact that he is McHenry's brother-in-law and Pickering wonders if …
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Fourteen Questions Regarding Relations with the French Government
President Adams asks fourteen questions regarding American diplomacy vis a vis the French. On what basis should relations be continued and what concessions should the U.S. make in order to prevent …
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Controversy Relative to Providing Quarters for Doctor Lynch & His Family
Mitchell explains in exhaustive detail the reasons for his delay in providing quarters for Doctor Lynch who apparently had complained to McHenry about the delay,.
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Assessments of the Character of Rivardi, Rochefontaine, and Tousard
Pickering shares his confidential opinions of several officers, including Major Rivardi, Colonel Rochefontaine, and Major Tousard.
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Adventures in Portugal
Smith relates to the Secretary of State his observations regarding Portugal and their contentious relations with other European powers, including Spain, France, and Holland.
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Adventures En Route to Portugal
Smith relates his adventures on the way to Lisbon as well as the state of relations between Portual and its neighbors Spain and France.
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State of the Disease in Philadelphia, Etc.
McHenry declares that the sickness in Philadelphia has sufficiently abated to allow Congress to reconvene.
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Reprehensible & Vindictive Behavior of Mr. Smith, Etc.
Among other topics, McHenry assures Oliver that he approves of his conduct and finds the behavior of Robert Smith highly reprehensible.
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Recommendations Relative to the Quasi-War with France
McHenry provides detailed advice to the president as to whether he should seek from Congress a declaration of war against France.
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