James McHenry to John Adams, April 23, 1799
War Department 23 April. 1799. Sir I had not time yesterday, without losing the benefit of the mail, which you know closes at 12 o’clock A.M, to say any thing…
War Department 23 April. 1799. Sir I had not time yesterday, without losing the benefit of the mail, which you know closes at 12 o’clock A.M, to say any thing…
War department April 22d. 1799. Sir I have the honor to enclose you the Copy of a letter from General Macpherson dated the 18 April & which was received on…
Quincy April 22d 1799 Sir I return you the correspondence, between Truxton & Desfourneaux, inclosed in yours of the 11th. which I received on the 20th. I wish all the…
Quincy April 22d 1799 Sir I received your favor of the 12th only on the 20th. Gen. Dickerson introduced to me at Philadelphia Mr. Evan Jones, whose appearance deportment, &…
Quincy April 22d 1799 Sir Inclosed is a letter from Mr. Wingate recommending the Rev. Seth Noble to be a chaplain in the army. I pray you to record &…
Navy Department 19. April 1799. Sir I am honored with your letter of the 19th. April—and in consequence have enclosed in a letter for Capt Parker, his commission as a…
Quincy April 13th: 1799 Sir I regret that I cannot have an oppertunity of receiving General Maitland, and Colo. Grant and conversing with them on several subjects of Importance. They…
Quincy April 13. 1799 Sir Last night I recd your favour of the 5th. The Proceedings detailed in it, appear to have been well considered and prudently pursued: But the…
Department of State April 12. 1799. Sir, Some time since General Dickinson introduced to me Mr. Evan Jones, brother to the late Dr. Jones of the city of Philadelphia, who…
Navy Department, 11th. April 1799. Sir I have the honor to enclose the copy of a letter from Capt Truxtun of the 16h. March, with the late correspondence between him…