Request for Cooperation with Mr. Williamson at Natchez
Document 1798McHenry to officer commanding at Natchez (Guion at this time), recommending the bearer, a Mr. Williamson, as a "worthy and deserving gentleman," and asking that Guion help Williamson during the latter's time at Natchez.
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[War Department 1 June 1798]
Sir.
The bearer, Mr. Williamson, has been presented to me as a very worthy & deserving gentleman, by a person in whom I have the most perfect confi-dence; as such therefore, I recommend him to your notice and attention, and request for him, while he remains at Natchez your countenance and good Offices.
With great respect
I am Sir your ob V-
James McHenry
The Officer Commanding at Natchez
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
McHenry to officer commanding at Natchez (Guion at this time), recommending the bearer, a Mr. Williamson, as a "worthy and deserving gentleman," and asking that Guion help Williamson during the latter's time at Natchez.
Date
06/01/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1798060100003
Page start
1
Notable persons
Captain Isaac Guion
James McHenry
Secretary of War
bearer
Mr. Williamson
Commanding Officer at Natchez
Notable locations
Natchez
Mississippi River
War Department
Notable items
recommendation