Recommendation of General Ridgley of Maryland
Document 1798Based on an earlier inquiry from Adams, McHenry recommends General [Charles Carnan] Ridgely of Hampton Cove, Maryland, as one of the most wealthy and influential men of the state.
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War Department 17 Augt. 1798
Sir.
I have just received the inclos'd letter and address. General Ridgley of Hampton, lives near Baltimore, is one of the wealthiest men in the State of Maryland, and at the same time, influential and respectable.
With the sincerest attachment and respect, I am Sir
Your faithfull &
obt Sr.
James McHenry
Perhaps you may remember my putting an address into your hands the day before you left Philadelphia to which I have received no answer.
John Adams President of the U. S.
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Based on an earlier inquiry from Adams, McHenry recommends General [Charles Carnan] Ridgely of Hampton Cove, Maryland, as one of the most wealthy and influential men of the state.
Date
08/17/1798
Author
Recipient
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War Department
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Collection
Document number
1798081700101
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Notable persons
John Adams
General Charles Carnan Ridgely
James McHenry
President United States
Secretary of War
Notable locations
War Department
Baltimore
Maryland
Hampton Cove
Notable items
recommendation
wealthy
influential
respectable