Concerning an appointment for commissioner
Document 1797Steele stresses that his removal from the Executive Council was procured by the denunciation of his character made by an individual to McHenry. Steele announces that he has written to John Adams to replace Alexander White - who is likely to resign - as a commissioner to establish the nation's capital. Steele notifies McHenry that he listed him as a reference.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Steele stresses that his removal from the Executive Council was procured by the denunciation of his character made by an individual to McHenry. Steele announces that he has written to John Adams to replace Alexander White - who is likely to resign - as a commissioner to establish the nation's capital. Steele notifies McHenry that he listed him as a reference.
Date
04/16/1797
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Document number
1797041640001
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1
Notable persons
James McHenry
John Steele
executive council
Alexander White
commissioners
John Adams
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Richmond
capital