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Document 1797Letter, Citation only. FULL GIST DOCUMENT CITING LETTER AS FOLLOWS: [McHenry encloses the opinions of the Attorney General relative to the claims of Lt. Campbell Smith, Lt. [Bernard] Webb, and Major [Thomas] Cushing. He validates the claims of Lts. Smith and Webb although he does not believe General Wilkinson had the authority to appoint Judge Advocates. Gen. Wilkinson should not have appointed Major Cushing Brigadier Major and Inspector since these are not offices available to field officers.]
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Cited letter or document
Description
Letter, Citation only. FULL GIST DOCUMENT CITING LETTER AS FOLLOWS:
[McHenry encloses the opinions of the Attorney General relative to the claims of Lt. Campbell Smith, Lt. [Bernard] Webb, and Major [Thomas] Cushing. He validates the claims of Lts. Smith and Webb although he does not believe General Wilkinson had the authority to appoint Judge Advocates. Gen. Wilkinson should not have appointed Major Cushing Brigadier Major and Inspector since these are not offices available to field officers.]
Date
12/04/1797
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1797120400399
Note
Cited in McHenry to Simmons, 02/12/1798.
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry