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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00374 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1796 |
| Title | Charles Carroll to James McHenry on Washington's last State of the Union address, the presidential election and war in Europe |
| Date | 12 December 1796 |
| Author | Carroll, Charles (1737-1832) |
| Recipient | McHenry, James |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | In response to McHenry's letter of 9 December 1796, which commented on Washington's last State of the Union address of 7 December 1796. Carroll, a member of the Maryland Senate, was particularly pleased with the condemnation of Pierre Adet, the French Minister to the United States. Adet was ordered by his government to encourage dissent and revolution after America refused to join the French in their wars in Europe. Discusses the presidential election and conjectures that Thomas Pinckney of South Carolina will win if the northern electors voted for him. Says a Pinckney Administration would be more accepted than an Adams Administration. Ultimately hopes peace will prevail with France. |
| Subjects | President Presidential Speeches and Proclamations France Global History and Civics Election Politics Government and Civics |
| Place written | Annapolis, Maryland |
| Theme | The Presidency; Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |