Forwarding of Correspondence from Several Volunteer Companies
Document 1798Adams forwards the correspondence of several volunteer companies for McHenry's review and reply.
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Quincy Oct 12th 1798
Dear Sir
The enclosed resolutions and address of the officers of the Havana troops of horse &c, letter from Gov. Sever & the letter from Allan Gillespie & Alexander Nelson I pray you to answer with all the respect and civility that is due to them; & to accept the good services of the volunteer corps according to the rules by which you have answered all other offers of a like kind. I am Sir, with
James McHenry regards your humble servant
Secretary at War
John Adams
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Adams forwards the correspondence of several volunteer companies for McHenry's review and reply.
Date
10/12/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Quincy
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798101240101
Page start
1
Note
Cited in McHenry to Adams, 10/18/1798.
Notable persons
James McHenry
John Adams
Secretary of War
President of United States
Governor Sevier
Allen Gillespie
Alexander Nelson
troops
officers
volunteer corps
Notable locations
Massachusetts
Quincy
Notable items
resolutions
address