Philad. 19 Nov. 1796. my dear Murray. The plot thickens. I inclose you a sketch by Barbe of the design. It is not well done; but to prevent misconceptions the whole by M. Cabot, a piece of 63 pages, will appear on Monday in Brown. It is a declaratory appeal to the people against the government; arguing laws to be repealed; decisions of the courts of justice to be annulled; rebels to be restored, and in short a change from pacific to hostile proceedings against Great Britain. I rather think it will not aid M^r Jefferson's election altho evidently timed and intended to produce that result. I hope our people will not forget themselves on the occasion but cling to their independence and government. I long to see you. If you should be here a few days before the afigned day it will be a complement to your friends and what they wish for. Till then adieu affetly. James McHenry Is it not a little strange that we have not yet learned whether Wright or wrong has prevailed in Dundoam's district. [docket: From W. McHenry / Nov. 19]