Papers, 1797-1800.

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Papers, 1797-1800.

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Correspondence of James McHenry consists of typewritten copies of letters from William Vans Murray, minister to the Netherlands, to McHenry dealing with relations between the U.S. and France; typewritten copies of letters from George Washington to McHenry concerning appointments; typewritten copies of letters from Alexander Hamilton to McHenry pertaining to western lands; correspondence between McHenry and William Barry Grove, U.S. representative from North Carolina, discussing politics and political unrest in N.C.; and several routine letters concerning administrative matters.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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