Foreign Affairs and Officer Recommendations
Item
Type
Draft Letter
Title
Foreign Affairs and Officer Recommendations
Description
Since it will be necessary to begin enlistments to the southward , Washington should send his list of men to be assigned to the proposed four regiments. McHenry admits he is at a loss in selecting a commandant for the Artillerists and Engineers. Mr. King says that the Emperor of Germany and King of Naples have formed an alliance in case of an attack by France. The conduct of the US seems to have imbued Europe with fresh hope and courage.
year created
1798
month created
10
day created
02
author
sent from location
Trenton
recipient
in image
note
Partially illegible
notable person/group
George Washington
James McHenry
Mr. King
Mr. Gerry
Pinckney
Wolcott
Pickering
Emperor of Germany
King of Naples
notable location
Trenton
Europe
Naples
France
Germany
Bordeaux
England
New York
notable item/thing
American character
British fleet
defensive alliance
hatred of the French
advertisements
news-papers
clothing for the additional regiments and companies of cavalry
contracts
investments
talents and acquirements necessary for a Lt. Colonel
confidential letter
French troops and French courage
document number
1798100200001
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | BIB02 (4 pages) | Collection: Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697. | MSA SC 1407-1-35, M11697 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Trenton | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |