Unlocking the Mystery
Document 1797The author cites suspicions respecting an unnamed person. He believes that examining his correspondence might unlock the mystery and confirm either his innocence or guilt. Considering his high station and the confidence placed in him, it would be satisfying to find him innocent.
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Mem. in Cypher
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[Inclosed in a letter to Mr. John McKee dated the 25 July 1797. in cypher.]
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[undecipherable] In [undecipherable] McKee at his [undecipherable] 25th July 1797.
Type
Letter fragment
Description
The author cites suspicions respecting an unnamed person. He believes that examining his correspondence might unlock the mystery and confirm either his innocence or guilt. Considering his high station and the confidence placed in him, it would be satisfying to find him innocent.
Date
07/25/1797
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1797072500301
Page start
1
Note
Cited in McKee to McHenry, 10/26/1797.
The first page is the memo in cypher. The second page is the decyphered version of the memo. The code itself is included at the bottom of the second page.
No author is shown but, based on content, it is presumed to be McHenry
Notable persons
John McKee
[James McHenry]
Notable items
cypher
political correspondence
mystery
serious consequences innocent
the station which he fills
confidence placed in him
general information