To John Adams from James McHenry

1 February 1799

Sir.	War Dept. 1 Feby 1799

Inclosed is a letter intended for General Wilkinson, and draught of a reply to the Chickasaw Chiefs. I did myself the honour to wait upon you with them, but not finding you at home, I beg Gen Wilkinsons letter may be returned if approved, in time to put it into the mail which closes at sun down.

With the greatest respect / I have the honour to be Sir / your most ob. st.

James McHenry

MHi: Adams Papers.

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