2 Sept 1799 Uriah Tracy Smithfield Sept 2 – free Honble James McHenry Secy at War Trenton N. Jersey (private)
Smithfield 2d Sept. 1799 My Dear Sir— Is it true the Govr Davis is appointed a French Envoy in room of Patrick Henry? Is it true that Mr. Elsworth and he are going to Europe? – I am mortified & discouraged for fee this is all true, and I shall be much obliged to your to let me know. I do not say, I will do nothing more, if they all should turn out fact – but I am really in pain for fear they will turn out so. – Do pray my Dear friend, let me know, if it be not a State secret. I have sacrificed as much as most men or at least as much as any single man individual to support this Gov[ernmen]t and root out Democracy, & French principles, but really, Sir, I feel it to be lost and worse. What will it signify to send you on a list of Offices? – my time & property have all been devoted to my Country & still should be if any good can accrue: I will make no rash promises now; – but you may rely upon it, I will know what is about to be done before I stir another step in public business. I can & will resign, if all must be given up to France & our Democrats. With much esteem I am
Sir your friend & humble sert
Uriah Tracy
Hon[ora]ble J. McHenry