Resolving the Case of Major Cushing, Etc.
Document 1796McHenry has directed Major Cushing to join the army only if he has accurately represented his case. His furlough should be limited to the time required to regain his health and, after its expiration, he should either perform his duties at camp or resign. The scheme for the new arrangement of the army should soon be ready. McHenry hopes that Washington has arrived safely at Mount Vernon so that he can rest.
No human transcription currently available for this document.
Machine transcription not yet available for this document.
Type
Draft Letter
Description
McHenry has directed Major Cushing to join the army only if he has accurately represented his case. His furlough should be limited to the time required to regain his health and, after its expiration, he should either perform his duties at camp or resign. The scheme for the new arrangement of the army should soon be ready. McHenry hopes that Washington has arrived safely at Mount Vernon so that he can rest.
Date
06/15/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Repository
Document number
1796061500001
Page start
1
Note
The author is not shown but, based on content, it is presumed to be McHenry.
Notable persons
George Washington
James McHenry
Major Cushing
Notable locations
War Office
Mount Vernon
Notable items
fair statement of his case