McHenry, James, 1753-1816 to Thomas Jefferson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03802 Author/Creator: McHenry, James, 1753-1816 Place Written: Fayetteville, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 October 1791 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 22.9 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy
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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