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Letter to James McHenry
St. Hilaire sends this note to James McHenry to establish the bonafides of the bearer. The business being conducted is not specified.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to James McHenry
A cryptic note from St. Hilaire to James McHenry that mentions the posting of General Charles Cotesworthy Pinckney as Ambassador to France.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to James McHenry
St. Hilaire requests to meet with James McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to James McHenry
St. Hilaire indicates that the trunks are in transit to James McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to James McHenry
Mr. St. Hilaire discusses the shipment of trunks to James McHenry. St. Hilaire expresses a need to be discreet.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter to James McHenry
Mr. St. Hilaire requests 80 dollars from James McHenry for some undetermined business.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from the Secretary at War
This is a cryptic note from James McHenry that appears to be making reference to some type of covert transaction.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from the Secretary at War
This letter informs the recipient that no obstacles to transport are known and that payment will be made for all necessary business. What is being transported and the nature of the business is not …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from the Representatives of Panton, Leslie and Company
This letter accompanies a packet of information sent by John McKee for James McHenry. Representatives from Panton, Leslie and Company (PLC) indicate that McKee is in New Orleans meeting with the …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from Felix St. Hilaire
A brief note from St. Hilaire, In French: A request to recover three men
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Letter from Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry
Hamilton forwards papers to McHenry. Hamilton also reimburses money lent to him by McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Late Depredations on American Commerce
Pickering laments deteriorating relations with France whose privateers continue to capture American vessels despite American declarations of neutrality.
Robert Oliver PapersJohn Caldwell's Application for the Office of Treasurer of the Mint
Pickering assesses the qualifications of John Caldwell for the office of Tresurer of the Mint. His application is complicated by the fact that he is McHenry's brother-in-law and Pickering wonders if …
Robert Oliver PapersFourteen Questions Regarding Relations with the French Government
President Adams asks fourteen questions regarding American diplomacy vis a vis the French. On what basis should relations be continued and what concessions should the U.S. make in order to prevent …
Robert Oliver PapersFelix D. St. Hilaire letter to Secretary at War
This is a cryptic message between St. Hilaire and McHenry that likely pertains to a covert shipment of arms and ammunition. St. Hilaire informs McHenry that legal prohibitions on the exportation of …
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Controversy Relative to Providing Quarters for Doctor Lynch & His Family
Mitchell explains in exhaustive detail the reasons for his delay in providing quarters for Doctor Lynch who apparently had complained to McHenry about the delay,.
Robert Oliver PapersBank Note from Felix St. Hilaire
A bank note drawn on Mr. St. Hilaire to pay the bearer 100 dollars.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647Assessments of the Character of Rivardi, Rochefontaine, and Tousard
Pickering shares his confidential opinions of several officers, including Major Rivardi, Colonel Rochefontaine, and Major Tousard.
Robert Oliver PapersAscendency of French Principles and Democracy
Instructions for future correspondence. Refers to appointment offered to his son by Mr. King. Mentions upcoming state legislative elections that perhaps mean that French principles and democracy …
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.Adventures in Portugal
Smith relates to the Secretary of State his observations regarding Portugal and their contentious relations with other European powers, including Spain, France, and Holland.
Robert Oliver PapersAdventures En Route to Portugal
Smith relates his adventures on the way to Lisbon as well as the state of relations between Portual and its neighbors Spain and France.
Robert Oliver PapersYou Alone Can Unite All Hearts
McHenry would have delivered Washington's letter to Parker had he not learned that Parker had connected himself with a democratic printer. McHenry has purchased the land for the arsenal in the …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Whereabouts of President Adams, Etc.
McHenry speculates on the whereabouts of the President and wonders whether or not the Republican militia paraded since they dislike the President. Did the blues parade? Did the new army parade? The …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Washington's Advancements Against Knox's Pretensions
McHenry is of the opinion that the President should support Washington's advancement against General Knox's pretensions. The President has expressed suspicions which might affect McHenry or Mr. …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Virginia is Both Patrotic and Praiseworthy, Etc.
McHenry has received Parker's letter informing him of Parker's election as a represenative to Congress and rejoices not only on Parker's account but also from considerations of a public nature. …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
