Forwarding of Document Concerning Cherokees
Document 1798Forwards a document ["talk"?] concerning the Cherokees [not included], asking for Adams' signature on it. Notifies Adams that he is moving his family out of Philadelphia to Trenton to avoid yellow fever at the former.
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[XLVIII 280]
War Department. 13 Aug 1798
Sir
I have the honour to transmit a duplicate of the talk to the Cherokees, and to request, if approved of, it may be returned with your signature as soon as convenient.
I shall leave this with my family to-morrow for Trenton, to which place you will be pleased to direct your letters for this department.
with the greatest respect and attachment, I have the honour to be Sir - your very hble &—
James McHenry
John Adams President U.S.
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Forwards a document ["talk"?] concerning the Cherokees [not included], asking for Adams' signature on it. Notifies Adams that he is moving his family out of Philadelphia to Trenton to avoid yellow fever at the former.
Date
08/13/1798
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798081300101
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Adams to McHenry, 08/20/1798.
2 COLLECTIONS: one with photocopy images, one without images.
Notable persons
John Adams
James McHenry: Cherokees
Notable locations
Trenton
Notable items
certificate
signature
family