Forwarding of Correspondence with Washington, Hamilton, Pinckney & Knox
Document 1798McHenry forwards his recent correspondence with Generals Washington, Hamilton, and Pinckney, as well as that with Henry Knox. Wishes better health and spirits to Mr. and Mrs. Adams.
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[Docket: 30 Octo 1798 / To Gen Washington]
War Department 30 Octo: 1798
Sir.
I had the honour to receive your letter dated the 22d inst, this morning.
Inclosed are copies of letters from me of this date, to Generals Washington & Pinckney, also copies of letters to me from Generals Hamilton [above line: the one] I Know dated the 19th inst. and the other the 25th.
It is with sincere sorrow I receive the information respecting Mrs Adams's low state of health, and your own disturbing and gloomy prospects. I hope, she may soon be restored to you in particular. I am sure no one can wish it more ardently than I do. With true attachment & respect I have the honour to be Sir
your most Obt hble St
James McHenry
John Adams Esq
President of the United States
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
McHenry forwards his recent correspondence with Generals Washington, Hamilton, and Pinckney, as well as that with Henry Knox. Wishes better health and spirits to Mr. and Mrs. Adams.
Date
10/30/1798
Author
Recipient
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War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798103000201
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Notable persons
John Adams
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
letters
copies
information
health
gloomy prospects
restored to you