Discusses the patriotism and zeal of American citizens
Item
Type
Draft Letter Signed
Title
Discusses the patriotism and zeal of American citizens
Description
Alleges that southerners exhibit less patriotism and zeal; hints at partisan divisions. Mentions that General McPherson, head of five companies of infantry, is present. Discusses artillery and rifle companies.
year created
1798
month created
06
day created
22
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James Ross
James McHenry
Democratic-Republicans
President
companies
battalions
regiments
legions
corps
officers
William McPherson
infantry
grenadiers
John Adams
legion
James Wilkinson
notable location
Philadelphia
South
notable item/thing
Pamphlet
rifle
artillery
galley
notable idea/issue
War
aggression
honor
national
patriotism
partisanship
zeal
elections
conduct
politics
document number
1798062200301
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | BRK07 (4 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | B: 3, 4 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James Ross | [unknown] | [n/a] |