Forwarding of Correspondence from Maryland Militia Officers
Document 1798Encloses an address from the brigadier and field officers of the 3d Brigade of Maryland Militia, along with an accompanying letter from Brigadier General J. Swann to McHenry. McHenry mentions that he knows most of the officers to be valuable and influential [enclosures not included].
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[XLVIII 259]
War Department
22d August 1798
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose a patriotic address from the Brigadier general, and field Officers of the third Brigade of Maryland Militia with a letter which accompanied the same from Brigadier general J. Swann, to the Secretary of War.
The characters of most of the Gentlemen who have signed this address are known to me to be valuable and influential.
I am, Sir, with the sincerest attachment and respect — your most obedt
Humble Servt
James McHenry
His Excellency
The President of the
United States
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Encloses an address from the brigadier and field officers of the 3d Brigade of Maryland Militia, along with an accompanying letter from Brigadier General J. Swann to McHenry. McHenry mentions that he knows most of the officers to be valuable and influential [enclosures not included].
Date
08/22/1798
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798082200401
Page start
1
Note
Multiple copies of the document exist; these listed under separate collections below.
Notable persons
John Adams
James McHenry
Brigadier General
field officers
3rd Brigade Maryland Militia
Brigadier General J. Swan
Secretary of War
gentlemen
characters
President United States
His Excellency
Notable locations
Maryland
Notable items
address
patriotic address
valuable and influential characters