Ascertaining the Truth Respecting General Smith
Document 1798Despite being afflicted with a vicious fever, McHenry has attempted to ascertain whether the sentiments attributed to General Smith have been correctly stated. Before he died, Captain Mitchell had presented his version of General Smith's conversation as had Mr. Bayard of the house of representatives of Wilmington, Delaware.
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Draft Letter
Description
Despite being afflicted with a vicious fever, McHenry has attempted to ascertain whether the sentiments attributed to General Smith have been correctly stated. Before he died, Captain Mitchell had presented his version of General Smith's conversation as had Mr. Bayard of the house of representatives of Wilmington, Delaware.
Date
08/30/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Trenton
Repository
Document number
1798083000001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
James A. Bayard
Captain Mitchell
General Smith
Notable locations
Trenton
Wilmington, Delaware
Philadelphia
Notable items
his conversation and opinions
precipitate retreat
other testimonies
certificate
his illness