Claims of Lts. Smith & Webb and Maj. Cushing
Document 1798McHenry 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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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
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
02/12/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Repository
Document number
1798021240002
Page start
4
Note
Copy enclosed in McHenry to Hamilton, 11/12/1798, McHenry to Simmons, 02/12/1798..
Notable persons
James McHenry
Charles Lee
Notable locations
Philadelphia