McHenry, James, 1753-1816 to Thomas Jefferson

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GLC#
GLC03802
Type
Letters
Date
23 October 1791
Author/Creator
McHenry, James, 1753-1816
Title
to Thomas Jefferson
Place Written
Fayetteville, Maryland
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 22.9 cm, Width: 18.7 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Requests a foreign appointment in Europe. Hopes the sea voyage will restore his health. Remarks that he does not want to deprive James Madison of the post, if he or another qualified person desires it. Hopes Jefferson will recommend him to President Washington. Also discusses shipping and commerce with Britain, relaying information from the debate in the Maryland legislature, of which McHenry was then a member. Docketed by Jefferson

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