Letter to James McHenry
Document 1797A cryptic note from St. Hilaire to James McHenry that mentions the posting of General Charles Cotesworthy Pinckney as Ambassador to France.
9 oclock Sir, Eric have just receive the last evening paper - and the reception of general - p. in France - was by vote no probable- the besonets will go on- we try to arm- here a brig, with americain collores. - to war everyone - of our one society - few- j witt propose my self- by and by- F X S H 9 oclock Sir, Eric have just receive the last evening paper - and the reception of general - p. in France - was by vote no probable- the besonets will go on- we try to arm- here a brig, with americain collores. - to war every one - of our one society - few- j witt propose my self- by and by- F X S H
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