Request for Opinions of Department Heads [Cabinet]
Document 1798Submits copies of letters to and from Governor Jay of New York, an act of that state's legislature, and a letter to Alexander Hamilton; asks that McHenry distribute these to all the Cabinet officials and have them decide whether Adams' actions have been correct.
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Quincy Octr 17 1798
Sir
Inclosed is a letter from his Excellency Gov. Jay and a copy of an act of the legislature of New-York with a copy of my answer to the Gov. & of my letter to Gen Hamilton. I pray you to submit these papers to the consideration of the heads of departments and according to their judgments conform officially what I have done or let it remain as it is or revise it. I have the honor to
James [undecipherable: Mc] Henry be with great regards you humble
servant John Adams.
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Submits copies of letters to and from Governor Jay of New York, an act of that state's legislature, and a letter to Alexander Hamilton; asks that McHenry distribute these to all the Cabinet officials and have them decide whether Adams' actions have been correct.
Date
10/17/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Quincy
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798101740201
Page start
1
Note
Cited in McHenry to Adams, 10/27/1798.
Notable persons
James McHenry
John Adams
Governor Jay
Governor of New York
legislature
President United States
Secretary of War
heads of departments
Notable locations
Quincy
Massachusetts
Notable items
act of legislature of New York