Request for Information on Pertinent to Congress, Especially Regarding Sickness in Philadelphia
Document 1797Informs McHenry that the Adams family will be at either East Chester or New York until the next meeting of Congress; tells McHenry how to address letters so they will reach him. Asks McHenry to inform him of any issues he thinks should be brought up at the next meeting of Congress, especially of the state of the current sickness in Philadelphia, as Adams is anxious to safeguard the health of the members.
To Mr. McHenry October 15th 1797
East Chester 20 miles from New York October 15th 1797 Dear Sir I arrived, with my Family at this Place four days ago and propose to remain here and and at New York, till the Meeting of Congress. Letters addressed to the Care of Charles Adams Esqr. Counsellor at Law in New York, will soon find me. I pray you to commit to Writing Such Things as you judge necessary to be communicated or recommended to Congress at the opening of the Session, and convey them to me, as early as possible. And to give me your Opinion, whether the Prevalent Sickness in Philadelphia, is so dangerous to the lives or health of the Members as to make it necessary to convene them at any other Place.
With great regard I am Dear Sir Your most obedient John Adams
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