Request for David Henley to assist bearer of letters for commanding officer of Natchez post and New Orleans
Document 1798McHenry informs Henley that the bearer of correspondence works for the War Department as a letter carrier. Is carrying letters for commanding officer at Natches Post and to New Orleans. Asks that Henley facilitate the man's journey.
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[Addressed: War departments / James McHenry]
[Endorsed: David Henley Esq. / Knoxville / Tennessee]
[Postal notations: W. Blount — 18 May 1798 / [undecipherable]]
War department 18. May 1798.
Sir,
The Bearer, who has been employed by a Gentleman of this place to carry private letters to New Orleans by the way of Natches has also a public dispatch to the commanding Officer at that post you will therefore give him such information and instructions relative to the most eligible route to the Natches as may serve to facilitate his Journey —
I am Sir
with respect
your obed. Servant.
James McHenry
Mr. David Henley
Type
Document Signed
Description
McHenry informs Henley that the bearer of correspondence works for the War Department as a letter carrier. Is carrying letters for commanding officer at Natches Post and to New Orleans. Asks that Henley facilitate the man's journey.
Date
05/18/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1798051800401
Page start
1
Notable persons
David Henley
James McHenry
Letter carrier
bearer of correspondence
Agent for War Department
Notable locations
War Department
New Orleans
Natches Post
Philadelphia
Knoxville Tennessee
Notable items
private letters