Request for David Henley to assist bearer of letters for commanding officer of Natchez post and New Orleans
Item
Type
Document Signed
Title
Request for David Henley to assist bearer of letters for commanding officer of Natchez post and New Orleans
Description
McHenry informs Henley that the bearer of correspondence works for the War Department as a letter carrier. Is carrying letters for commanding officer at Natches Post and to New Orleans. Asks that Henley facilitate the man's journey.
year created
1798
month created
05
day created
18
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
notable person/group
David Henley
James McHenry
Letter carrier
bearer of correspondence
Agent for War Department
notable location
War Department
New Orleans
Natches Post
Philadelphia
Knoxville Tennessee
notable item/thing
private letters
document number
1798051800401
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XTR12 (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 321 |
| [view document] (2 pages) | XTR12a (2 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 321 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | David Henley | [unknown] | [n/a] |