Preparedness in the event of war with Canada
Document 1796Secretary McHenry writes Robert Oliver to first ask that his name be kept out of view. The Jay Treaty will be complied with by Great Britain and America compensated for its captured property. There is still, however, the concern that military operations may be necessary against Canada, and McHenry fears that the necessary appropriations by Congress will not be made. McHenry asks if powerful people could not use their influence to spur action.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Secretary McHenry writes Robert Oliver to first ask that his name be kept out of view. The Jay Treaty will be complied with by Great Britain and America compensated for its captured property. There is still, however, the concern that military operations may be necessary against Canada, and McHenry fears that the necessary appropriations by Congress will not be made. McHenry asks if powerful people could not use their influence to spur action.
Date
04/12/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1796041200101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Robert Oliver
James McHenry
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Britain
Canada
Congress
Notable items
Jay Treaty