Adams Papers

To John Adams from James McHenry, 17 August 1798

War Department 17 Augt. 1798.

Sir.

I have just received the enclosed letter and address. General Badgley of Hampton, lives near Baltimore, is one of the wealthiest men in the state of Maryland, and at the same time, influential and respectable.

With the sincerest attachment / and respect, I am Sir / your faithful & / obt. st.

James McHenry

Perhaps you may remember my putting an address into your hands the day before you left Philada to which I have received no answer.

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    To John Adams from James McHenry, 17 August 1798
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    McHenry, James
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    Adams, John
    Date
    17 August 1798

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    “To John Adams from James McHenry, 17 August 1798,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Adams/99-02-02-2840. [This is an Early Access document from The Adams Papers. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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