Ascertaining the Truth Respecting General Smith
Item
Type
Draft Letter
Title
Ascertaining the Truth Respecting General Smith
Description
Despite being afflicted with a vicious fever, McHenry has attempted to ascertain whether the sentiments attributed to General Smith have been correctly stated. Before he died, Captain Mitchell had presented his version of General Smith's conversation as had Mr. Bayard of the house of representatives of Wilmington, Delaware.
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
30
author
sent from location
Trenton
recipient
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
James A. Bayard
Captain Mitchell
General Smith
notable location
Trenton
Wilmington, Delaware
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
his conversation and opinions
precipitate retreat
other testimonies
certificate
his illness
document number
1798083000001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (5 pages) | BIC12 (5 pages) | Collection: Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697. | MSA SC 1407-1-69, M11697 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Trenton | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Eager Howard | [unknown] | [n/a] |