Introducing a French gentleman to the U.S. Minister to France
Item
Type
Autograph Signed Draft
Title
Introducing a French gentleman to the U.S. Minister to France
Description
McHenry informs Monroe - who is currently serving as the U.S. Minister to France - of a French gentleman who wishes to pay him a visit in Paris.
year created
1796
month created
05
day created
19
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James Monroe
James McHenry
Grandprey
French
scholar
lawyer
notable location
Philadelphia
Paris
France
notable idea/issue
Law
document number
1796051900201
page start
1
transcription
Philadelphia 19th May 1796.
Dear Sir.
Mr. Grandprey, a French gentleman, has requested me to favour him with a line of introduction to you, it being likely, that his affairs may lead him to Paris, and his inclinations to pay you a visit.
I have found him a well bred man; a scholar, and well acquainted with the general science of law,[undecipherable]
I have the honour to be with great respect [undecipherable]
Your most ob sv.
James McHenry
James Monroe Esq
Dear Sir.
Mr. Grandprey, a French gentleman, has requested me to favour him with a line of introduction to you, it being likely, that his affairs may lead him to Paris, and his inclinations to pay you a visit.
I have found him a well bred man; a scholar, and well acquainted with the general science of law,[undecipherable]
I have the honour to be with great respect [undecipherable]
Your most ob sv.
James McHenry
James Monroe Esq
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | BRB11 (1 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | B: 1, P: 1 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James Monroe | [unknown] | [n/a] |