Recommendations of Hammond and Hemsley
Document 1796McHenry recommends Nicholas Hammond, Attorney at Law, and William Hemsley, a man with mercantile knowledge [for the mission to England]. Since Mr. Chapin is leaving town on Monday, the letter to him should be approved as soon as it is convenient. McHenry recommends that Chapin be instructed to pay more attention to economy in his expenditures and to his vouchers.
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Draft Letter Signed
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McHenry recommends Nicholas Hammond, Attorney at Law, and William Hemsley, a man with mercantile knowledge [for the mission to England]. Since Mr. Chapin is leaving town on Monday, the letter to him should be approved as soon as it is convenient. McHenry recommends that Chapin be instructed to pay more attention to economy in his expenditures and to his vouchers.
Date
03/12/1796
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Recipient
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War Office
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Document number
1796031200001
Page start
1
Notable persons
George Washington
James McHenry
Mr. Chapin
William Hemsley
Nicholas Hammond
Notable locations
War Office
East Town
Notable items
enclosed paper respecting the frigates