Request for Estimate of Disease in Philadelphia, for the Safety of Congress
Document 1798Adams' annual request for McHenry to weigh the level of disease in Philadelphia against the safety of Congress, which will shortly be convening its next session there.
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Quincy Oct. 10. 1798
[17]
Dear Sir
The Meeting of Congress approaches, and it is necessary to consider whether Philadelphia is a safe Residence for Congress: and also the Particulars that will be proper to communicate and recommend to both Houses at the opening of the Session.
I ask the favour of you to revolve these Subjects in your Mind and write me the Result as soon as you can. I have the Honor to be, Sir your most obedient
John Adams
[James Mc Henry Esqr.
Secretary of War]
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Adams' annual request for McHenry to weigh the level of disease in Philadelphia against the safety of Congress, which will shortly be convening its next session there.
Date
10/10/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Quincy
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798101040101
Page start
1
Note
Cited in McHenry to Adams, 10/18/1798.
2 COLLECTIONS: one with photocopy images, one without images.
Notable persons
James McHenry
John Adams
Notable locations
Quincy
Notable items
disease
congress