Washington, George, 1732-1799 to James McHenry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00604.01 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 11, 1799 Pagination: 3 p. : docket : address ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
McHenry served as Sec. of War. Mentions appointment of ambassadors to France during Quasi-war and newspaper accusations by William Duane against federalist officials (in a July editorial) for supposedly accepting bribes. Humorous letter (on bribery) with hinted approval of Sedition Act. Marked "Confidential" in the text.
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