Apology for Inattention to Forms
Document 1796Mitchell apologizes for his inattention to the proper format in compiling his recruiting account. He re-submits his account following McHenry's directions.
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[Peeks kill]
[The Honble James McHenry Esqr]
[for the Secretary of War]
[War Office]
[Philadelphia]
[Donald G. Mitchell / receiv'd 25 April / And 22 [undecipherable]]
West Point Aprl 21.st 1797
Sir
I enclose my recruiting acct & checks agreeable to your direction. [undecipherable: amorg] my inattention when I should give you the trouble of writing.
I am Sir Your obt Servt
Donald G. Mitchell
Wm Simmons Esqr
Acct of the War Dept
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Mitchell apologizes for his inattention to the proper format in compiling his recruiting account. He re-submits his account following McHenry's directions.
Date
04/15/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
West Point
Document number
1796041540001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Simmons to Mitchell.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Donald Mitchell
Notable locations
West Point
Notable items
recruiting account