Important Not to Make Bad Worse
Document 1799McHenry believes that the mission should continue to receive fair play and should be conducted with the same candor as if the measure is the best that could be devised. It is important not to make bad worse though he does not know what the President intends. Enclosed is a copy of Govenor Davie's letter relative to the station Harper wants in the cavalry. Apparently Governor Davie will visit the Directory, an arrangement recommended by Judge Elsworth.
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Autograph Letter Signed
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McHenry believes that the mission should continue to receive fair play and should be conducted with the same candor as if the measure is the best that could be devised. It is important not to make bad worse though he does not know what the President intends. Enclosed is a copy of Govenor Davie's letter relative to the station Harper wants in the cavalry. Apparently Governor Davie will visit the Directory, an arrangement recommended by Judge Elsworth.
Date
08/07/1799
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Philadelphia
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Collection
Document number
1799080700001
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1
Notable persons
Robert G. Harper
James McHenry
Judge Ellsworth
Governor Davie
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
your docket
reverse of fortune
honourable practice