McHenry, James, 1753-1816 to [George Washington] re: explaining his absence from the Convention
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04842.29 Author/Creator: McHenry, James, 1753-1816 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 1, 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Misdated May. McHenry writes the Convention's president, Washington, that he was unable to attend the opening sessions because his brother lay ill. He did attend in August and kept a private record of proceedings.
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