Matters before the Court and Local Politics
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Matters before the Court and Local Politics
Description
James Winchester writes from Baltimore regarding a court case, and General Smith's conduct, which opposes the sense of his constituents. He writes of political matters and treaties without making direct reference to what they are. Refers to someone who must go out because they cannot stand another election.
year created
1796
month created
04
day created
22
author
sent from location
Baltimore
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
James Winchester
merchants
traders
Congress
Colonel Howard
Colonel Swan
Mr. Riddell
General Smith
notable location
Philadelphia
Baltimore
notable item/thing
election
petition
notable phrase
Washington's Peace
Randophian faction
Altho making a treaty is not a legislative function it is not strictly an executive power-they depend on Contract and their obligation is the Consequence of good faith.
document number
1796042240001
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | KAA02 (4 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | Large Box, McHenry. |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Winchester | Baltimore | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |