Washington's Advancements Against Knox's Pretensions
Document 1798McHenry is of the opinion that the President should support Washington's advancement against General Knox's pretensions. The President has expressed suspicions which might affect McHenry or Mr. Pickering. McHenry still depends upon the President acting wisely despite the obstinancy he has shown because he cannot resist the display of facts which has been laid before him.
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Draft Letter
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McHenry is of the opinion that the President should support Washington's advancement against General Knox's pretensions. The President has expressed suspicions which might affect McHenry or Mr. Pickering. McHenry still depends upon the President acting wisely despite the obstinancy he has shown because he cannot resist the display of facts which has been laid before him.
Date
09/21/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Trenton
Repository
Document number
1798092100001
Page start
1
Notable persons
George Washington
James McHenry
General Knox
Wolcott
President [Adams]
Notable locations
Trenton
Mount Vernon
Notable items
copy of his instructions to me
seat of government
suspicion of intrigue
public service
elucidation of my proposition
pretensions
representation
great obstinancy