Acceptance of Post, Travel Plans for Philadelphia
Document 1798Believed himself unqualified for the appointment given by McHenry, but accepted the appointment with patriotic vigor. Will travel to Philadelphia, Stoddert's family will follow shortly thereafter. Requested a letter regarding McHenry's desire for Stoddert to communicate his acceptance or refusal.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Believed himself unqualified for the appointment given by McHenry, but accepted the appointment with patriotic vigor. Will travel to Philadelphia, Stoddert's family will follow shortly thereafter. Requested a letter regarding McHenry's desire for Stoddert to communicate his acceptance or refusal.
Date
05/28/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Georgetown
Collection
Document number
1798052840000
Note
print doc only
Notable persons
James McHenry
Benjamin Stoddert
Secretary of War
Notable locations
Georgetown
Philadelphia
War Office
Notable items
letter