Informing Osborn that submitting his resignation does not immediately discharge him from his duties
Document 1796McHenry seeks to clarify the situation that Osborn created by attempting to resign his commission after Colonel Rochefontaine ordered him to Oswego. McHenry informs Osborne that Rochefontaine had the right to order Osborn to Oswego, and Osborn submitting his resignation does not relieve him of his duties. Thus, he would still be subject to the consequences of a court-martial. However, McHenry feels that Osborns actions were the result of a hasty view of the subject and not from the intent to deliberately disobey a direct command.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
McHenry seeks to clarify the situation that Osborn created by attempting to resign his commission after Colonel Rochefontaine ordered him to Oswego. McHenry informs Osborne that Rochefontaine had the right to order Osborn to Oswego, and Osborn submitting his resignation does not relieve him of his duties. Thus, he would still be subject to the consequences of a court-martial. However, McHenry feels that Osborns actions were the result of a hasty view of the subject and not from the intent to deliberately disobey a direct command.
Date
12/23/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Repository
Document number
1796122300001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Osborn
James McHenry
Col. Rochefontaine
Notable locations
War Office
Notable items
duty
submitting resignation
court-martial
legal command