Letter to Secretary at War
Document 1797In this letter St. Hilaire requests to be received by McHenry. St. Hilaire also mentions a Frenchman recommended to McHenry by LtCol. Tousard. St. Hilaire says he is acquainted with this Frenchman and knows the man to possess valuable maps, information, and instruction. St. Hilaire informs McHenry that he has 1200 fusils (muskets) in his possession.
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Letterbook
Description
In this letter St. Hilaire requests to be received by McHenry. St. Hilaire also mentions a Frenchman recommended to McHenry by LtCol. Tousard. St. Hilaire says he is acquainted with this Frenchman and knows the man to possess valuable maps, information, and instruction. St. Hilaire informs McHenry that he has 1200 fusils (muskets) in his possession.
Date
05/28/1797
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797052840001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Felix D St. Hilaire
Notable locations
Philadelphia
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trunks