Recommendations for a Mission to England
Document 1796In the cases of illegal captures under the British treaty, it might be better to trust a man of the law rather than one of the mercantile characters. Perhaps a Justice of the Supreme Court could be appointed or Jeremiah Chase of the Maryland General Court who, however. might be reluctant to travel to England. Other possible nominees are listed.
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Draft Letter
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In the cases of illegal captures under the British treaty, it might be better to trust a man of the law rather than one of the mercantile characters. Perhaps a Justice of the Supreme Court could be appointed or Jeremiah Chase of the Maryland General Court who, however. might be reluctant to travel to England. Other possible nominees are listed.
Date
03/08/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Repository
Document number
1796030800001
Page start
1
Note
The author and recipient are not shown but, based on content, they are presumed to be McHenry and Washington.
Notable persons
George Washington
James McHenry
Mr. Potts of the Senate
Mr. Robert Smith, Attorney at Law
Mr. Henry, a District Judge in Maryland
Mr. Craik
Mr. Winder of the Senate of Maryland
James Calhoun of Baltimore
Notable locations
War Office
Baltimore
England
Maryland
Annapolis
Notable items
appointment