McHenry's Case with the State; Election News
Document 1796Winchester refers to a case between McHenry and the state, but tells him they are loathe to do anything that diminishes their revenue. He refers to politics, and how they wait for news from a distance, at the price of those at home. He discusses the political fortunes of some gentlemen in the race.
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Autograph Letter Signed
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Winchester refers to a case between McHenry and the state, but tells him they are loathe to do anything that diminishes their revenue. He refers to politics, and how they wait for news from a distance, at the price of those at home. He discusses the political fortunes of some gentlemen in the race.
Date
11/16/1796
Author
Recipient
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Baltimore
Repository
Collection
Document number
1796111640001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
James Winchester
Thomas Jefferson
Mr. Carroll
Colonel Howard
Mr. Potts
House of Delegates
Mr. Key
Treasury
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Annapollis
Notable items
case
revenue
legislature
justice
politics
elections
Cross-Cut bill