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Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835 to James McHenry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03342 Author/Creator: Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 November 1812 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Comments on McHenry's retirement. Describes Baltimore as "almost ruined, as a place suitable for Gentlemen who loved [George] Washington & inbibed his sentiments." Comments on congressional activities, the failure of a bill proposed by congressman (and former Maryland governor) Robert Wright, the House's passage of a bill raising army pay and protecting soldiers with debt. Also mentions early defeats in the War of 1812: "Our Northern & Western Armies seem to be doomed to misfortune and Disgrace." McHenry was a former secretary of war. Tallmadge was then a Connecticut congressman.

Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835
McHenry, James, 1753-1816
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Wright, Robert, 1752-1826

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