Not authorized by Congress
Item
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Title
Not authorized by Congress
Description
John Pierce sends a letter to the Minister of France informing him that he is not authorized by Congress to grant half pay to Mr. McHenry.
year created
1784
month created
05
day created
07
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in image
note
This letter is not signed, but is probably written by John Pierce.
recipient note
This letter is addressed to the Minister of France.
notable person/group
John Pierce
Minister of France
Mr. McHenry
member of congress
Congress
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
half pay
resolutions of congress
notable phrase
I do not find myself at liberty to follow my inclinations to do justice to so worthy an officer.
document number
1784050721001
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XZX21 (2 pages) | Collection: Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript file) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) | B: 373 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Pierce | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Minister of France | [unknown] | [n/a] |