Maintaints Defensive Action with France; Interaction of Martin and Peckin
Item
Type
Autograph Letter
Title
Maintaints Defensive Action with France; Interaction of Martin and Peckin
Description
Refers to an earlier request for a copy of the American Encyclopedia. Refers to judicious determination to maintain defensive position with regards to France. Fears threat of a civil war which would undo all theory of union of country and government. Writes of interaction between Mr. Martin and Mr. Peckin, a Native American printer, contrasting the two as Christian democracy vs. anarchy. Speaks of presidential election process. Makes note of service to Gen. Washington
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
24
author
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
James Ash
French
Mr. Martin
Mr. Peckin
Native American
Mr. Winchester
Gallatin
George Washington
notable location
Philadelphia
document number
1798082440001
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | KFG14 (4 pages) | Collection: MMC, McHenry, James: mm85004543 | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: James McHenry Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Ash | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |