Autograph Letter Signed

Request for Information on Pertinent to Congress, Especially Regarding Sickness in Philadelphia

Informs McHenry that the Adams family will be at either East Chester or New York until the next meeting of Congress; tells McHenry how to address letters so they will reach him. Asks McHenry to inform him of any issues he thinks should be brought up at the next meeting of Congress, especially of the state of the current sickness in Philadelphia, as Adams is anxious to safeguard the health of the members.

1797

10

15

East Chester

same as LCC08 (text version).

3 COLLECTIONS: two with photocopy images, and one without images.

Multiple copies of the document exist; these listed under separate collections below.

James McHenry

John Adams

East Chester

New York

Philadelphia

sickness in Philadelphia

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To Mr. McHenry October 15th 1797

East Chester 20 miles from New York
October 15th 1797
Dear Sir
I arrived, with my Family at this Place four
days ago and propose to remain here and and at New York,
till the Meeting of Congress. Letters addressed to the Care of
Charles Adams Esqr. Counsellor at Law in New York, will
soon find me.
I pray you to commit to Writing Such Things
as you judge necessary to be communicated or recommended to
Congress at the opening of the Session, and convey them to me, as
early as possible. And to give me your Opinion,
whether the Prevalent Sickness in Philadelphia, is so
dangerous to the lives or health of the Members as to make
it necessary to convene them at any other Place.

With great regard I am Dear Sir
Your most obedient
John Adams