Impeachment of a Concealed Enemy
Document 1797Enclosed to Governor Sevier are official papers that expose the criminality of an individual whose is unworthy of his seat in the Senate from which he has been expelled. He is also being impeached by the House of Representatives and Sevier is asked to provide persons, papers, and records which might assist in the elucidation of his actions.
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Letter Signed
Description
Enclosed to Governor Sevier are official papers that expose the criminality of an individual whose is unworthy of his seat in the Senate from which he has been expelled. He is also being impeached by the House of Representatives and Sevier is asked to provide persons, papers, and records which might assist in the elucidation of his actions.
Date
07/11/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1797071100001
Page start
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Notable persons
John Sevier
James McHenry
Captain Lewis
certain foreign powers
concealed enemies whose projects would overturn our government or deluge a whole people in blood
old acquaintance who has rendered himself unworthy of the seat he held in the senate
House of Representatives
officer to execute their orders
the President [Washington]
Notable locations
War Office
Tennessee
Southwestern frontier
Notable items
advice in the execution
evidence
several official papers
critical situation
inimical practice of some of our own citizens
criminality
punishment
articles of impeachment
papers and records for the further elucidation of his intentions
more effectual protection of the Southwestern frontier
peace with the Indians
laws