McHenry, James, 1753-1816

Dr. James McHenry was a surgeon who studied under Dr. Benjamin Rush. Born in County Antrim, Ireland, he was a Founding Father and served as the U.S. Secretary of War from 1796 to 1800.

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[Journal of Littleton Dennis Teackle]

Journal of Littleton D. Teackle, dating from 1805-1807. It includes letters written to friends and business acquaintances such as Andrew D. Campbell, Warren Ashley, Barclay Salkeld, George Irving, Samuel Sayer, and many others.