The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-03-17

ton which he transmitted to Sir James
Craig, probably saved the trouble and ex-
pense or arming the Canadian militia.-All
this, the undersigned performed without g.
yer showing his commission or appearing as
an authorised agent--from a thorough con
viction that a discovery of his mission would
furnish the French party with means>of de-
stroying the influence of the party adher-
ing to Great Britain in every quarter OF
America, and enable the general govern
ment to so to war upon popular and tenable
ground. IL; 2;.
In the application of Sir James Craig to
the undersigned to undertake the mission a.
foresaid, he says, '' The Information and
Political observations received! from youhere-
tofore zvere all transmitted to the Secretary
or STATE. 4oho has .erftresSed his Particular
affro6asfon ofthem, and there is no doubt
fhaf yotr d6te execution Of such mission
as I haze above suggested, zuould gfve you
a claim nor only on. the Governor General
{ Of -. .Anicrica 6ut on his NE1jesty's min
isters, &c" Cf)
The undersigned being now in England
on his private affairs, and on the eve Of de-
parture for America, most humbly and re-
specially submits his claims, under the sti-
puiations aforesaid, to the Earl of Liverpool,
IN the confident expectation that his lordshp
Will treat them with that justice & Hberali.
tty which upon investigation they may be
found to merit.
1t may not be superfluous to add, that the
undersigned has never received in any shape
whatever any compensation or patronage
Tor the services he has rendered. This fact,
Mr.. Ryland, the Secretary of Sir James
craig, now in London, can vouch for; as
well as for the truth of all the matters set
forth in this memorial.
have the honor, &c.
(SigneD J.HENRY.
II Leicester Square,
June %, 1911
Ertracf Of The official letter of Sir James
Craig, signed by Mr.. Ryland, dated Jan.
1909, accompanying Lord Liuer7,ooPs
disfiatch.
So, Most secret and confdential.7
Quebec, Goth jan 1909.
My dear sir,
The extraordinary 'situation of things at
this time in the neighhoring states has sug-
gested to the Governor in Chief the idea of
employing you on a secret and confidential
MISSION to Boston, provided an arrangement
CANOE made to meet the important end i'm
view, without throwing an absolute obstacle
IA. the way ofyour professional pursuits. The
INFORMATION and Political observations here
tofOre receiDed fran, s5ots Tvere t,ens-uftkeJ
6u his ESceHrncy 10 the Secretary of w.,
7vho has ertireSaed his particular ah}aro6a-
non OF them. ard there rs no doubt that Uo1,.
abEe erecMfioa ofsuch a mission as I haze
aboUe suggested zvonid glue you claim NOT
only on tie GoUernor General but on, his
A1atesfy's ministers which might eventually
contribute to your advantage.
AT present it is only necessary fer me to
add, that the Governor will furnish YOU
with CIPHER for carrying on your cores /.
Pondence, and that in case the:leadlng party
IN any of the states wished to open commu-
nieation with this government, their views
might be communicated through you.
] am, &c. ~.
(signed) HERMAN w. RYLAND.
John Henry, Esq.
Extract from the general Instructions riueu
6y SIR James Craig to Mr.. Henry, dated
9th Fec. 1909, accomftanying Lord Liuer-
fooFs dshatch. :.
Quebec, 6 February 1909.
SfR-As you have so readily undertaken
the service which ] have suggested to YOU. is
likely to be attended with much bene-
mt to the public interests, I am TO request
that with your eaiiest conveniency YOU will
proceed to Boston.
The principal object that recommend to
your attention is the endeavor to obtain the
most accurate Information of the state
of affairs in that part Of the union, viii CHI
from its wealth, the number of it's inhabi
tants, and the known intelligence and abili-
ty OF several Of its leading men, must natu
rally possess very considerable influence
over, and will indeed probably lead the o.
ther Eastern States of America in the part
they may take at this important crisis.
L shall not pretend to point out to you the
mode by which you win, be likely to
obtain this important information your
own judgement and the connections you
have formed must be your guide.
In the general terms which | have made
use of to describe the objects which ] re-
commend to your attention, it is scarcely ne
cessary to observe, that 7 include the
state of public opinion both with regard
20 tx l. eD.einal politics and to the probabi-
lity of a war with England the compare
tive strength * views of the two great parties
into which the country is divided, * the views
and designs of that which may ultimately
prevail.
If the FEDERALIsTs CT the EASTERN
STATES should be successful in obtain
ing that decided influence which may
enable them to direct the public opini-
on, it is not impossible, that rather than
submit to continuance of the difficulties &
distress to which they are now subject, they
will exert that influence to bring about a Sc
paration from the general union. The car
liest information on this subject may be of
great consequence TO our government, as it
may also be, that it should be informed ho4v
TAR IN such an eVenf they 7vOatd Look nh 10
EupiQuH far dsefqfaUce ar Ls Jte6o..n m e.,