Cherry Tree Meadow. To Benjamin Tallmadge, Washington. How is the chain to be broken by which we can bound to France, without risking the chain that binds us together.
To James McHenry. Comments on the political situation in the United States The French continue to retreat in Spain and the Russians are going on very well.
Baltimore, Maryland. To James McHenry, Allegany County, Maryland. Comments on the possibility of peace in the spring and the possible terms, and on the political situation.
To James McHenry, Alleghany County, Maryland. Mr. Madison is very ill, and it is nearly certain that a majority of the Senate are hostile to him. Mr. Gallatins mission will not pass the Senate unless he is dismissed from the Treasury.
Washington. To James McHenry. Refers to the senate bill for more ships and the military bill to augment the Army by twenty regiments. Those who were the most ardent for war, at the last Session, have become greatly cooled in their zeal.
Washington. To James McHenry. Refers to the death of John Smilie, resignation of the secretary of the navy, legislation to increase the armed forces, and the defeat of the northern armies.