Felix D. St. Hilaire letter to Secretary at War
Document 1797This is a cryptic message between St. Hilaire and McHenry that likely pertains to a covert shipment of arms and ammunition. St. Hilaire informs McHenry that legal prohibitions on the exportation of arms and ammunition are not troubling their business. St. Hilaire also asks McHenry not to put his name on the check sent for payment. St. Hilaire states that he has received information of dire consequences for the United States. Subsequently, St. Hilaire mentions commissions from "the Directory" being disposed of by General C. and the Duke of L.
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Letterbook
Description
This is a cryptic message between St. Hilaire and McHenry that likely pertains to a covert shipment of arms and ammunition. St. Hilaire informs McHenry that legal prohibitions on the exportation of arms and ammunition are not troubling their business. St. Hilaire also asks McHenry not to put his name on the check sent for payment. St. Hilaire states that he has received information of dire consequences for the United States. Subsequently, St. Hilaire mentions commissions from "the Directory" being disposed of by General C. and the Duke of L.
Date
06/07/1797
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797060740101
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Felix D St. Hilaire
General C.
Duke of L.
the Directory
Barron
Notable locations
Philadelphia
no. 226 Market Street
New York
Savannah
Western Country