Unlocking the Mystery
Item
Type
Letter fragment
Title
Unlocking the Mystery
Description
The author cites suspicions respecting an unnamed person. He believes that examining his correspondence might unlock the mystery and confirm either his innocence or guilt. Considering his high station and the confidence placed in him, it would be satisfying to find him innocent.
year created
1797
month created
07
day created
25
author
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in image
note
Cited in McKee to McHenry, 10/26/1797.
The first page is the memo in cypher. The second page is the decyphered version of the memo. The code itself is included at the bottom of the second page.
No author is shown but, based on content, it is presumed to be McHenry
The first page is the memo in cypher. The second page is the decyphered version of the memo. The code itself is included at the bottom of the second page.
No author is shown but, based on content, it is presumed to be McHenry
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
John McKee
[James McHenry]
notable item/thing
cypher
political correspondence
mystery
serious consequences innocent
the station which he fills
confidence placed in him
general information
notable phrase
The suspicion you mention occasions me infinite distress and apprehensions.
document number
1797072500301
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | KFO06 (2 pages) | Collection: Special Folder | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: James McHenry Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John McKee | [unknown] | [n/a] |