Request for Opinions of Department Heads [Cabinet]

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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

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