Capt. Hacker Seeking Employment, McHenry Requests Decision by Hamilton
Document 1798A Captain Hacker, formerly of the Navy, has asked for employment with the military and has some recommendations. However, McHenry is uncertain about Hacker's politics and merits and requests that Hamilton respond as soon as possible.
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A Captain Hacker, formerly of the Navy, has asked for employment with the military and has some recommendations. However, McHenry is uncertain about Hacker's politics and merits and requests that Hamilton respond as soon as possible.
Date
06/01/1798
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Document number
1798060114100
Note
Printed in Naval Documents Related to the Quasi-War between the United States and France, vol. 1, p 102.
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
Hoystead Hacker
good men
Navy
Notable items
employed
pretensions
merits