From the Indiana University library archives' War of 1812 Collection:
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1797 Oct. 16
McHenry, James, 1753-1816
"To James Wilkinson....reprimands Wilkinson for his action in connection with Powers' visit to Detroit probably as a spy."
Thomas Powers was mentioned here.
"Powers is of Irish descent, about thirty-five years age, a man of science, seemingly versatile, speaks French, Spanish, and English with equal fluency, and pronounces each as native."
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