Letter from the Secretary at War
Item
Type
Letterbook
Title
Letter from the Secretary at War
Description
This is a cryptic note from James McHenry that appears to be making reference to some type of covert transaction.
year created
1797
month created
06
day created
11
author
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Recipient could not be confirmed from image.
notable person/group
Felix D St. Hilaire
James McHenry
document number
1797061100001
page start
1
number of pages
2
transcription
Obtain the letters respecting the burning of the towns and frigates and the plan and when to be executed. Every paper which may show the projects to be secured. I am well informed to certain points but want confirmation in others. You may rely on my protection. Don't send [?] for money.
Take care and do not be deceived.
Take care and do not be deceived.
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | THE17 (2 pages) | Collection: McHenry Family Papers, MS #647 | B:2 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Felix D. St. Hilaire | [unknown] | [n/a] |