My Late Appointment

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Lee affirms his satisfaction with his appointment to a leadership position in the force being organized to oppose the insurgency in western Pennsylvania.

Date

09/02/1794

Author

Sent from

Norfolk, Virginia

Document number

1794090240001

Notable persons

Alexander Hamilton
Henry Lee
insurgents
Lieutenant Governor [[James Wood]
General [Daniel] Morgan
[Edward] Carrington
[Thomas] Mifflin
Secretary of Treasury
Governor Virginia
insurgents
troops
adjutant general

Notable locations

Norfolk, Virginia
Richmond
Hampton

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