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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03802 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1791 |
| Title | James McHenry to Thomas Jefferson requesting a foreign appointment and commenting on trade with Britain |
| Date | 23 October 1791 |
| Author | McHenry, James (1753-1816) |
| Recipient | Jefferson, Thomas |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 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 |
| Subjects | President Government and Civics Office Seeker Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Diplomacy Health and Medical Merchants and Trade Global History and Civics Travel Maritime Commerce |
| People | McHenry, James (1753-1816) Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Madison, James (1751-1836) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Fayetteville, Maryland |
| Theme | The Presidency; Merchants & Commerce; Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics; Health & Medicine; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | James McHenry was Secretary of War under John Adams. Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |