Washington's Appointment as Commander in Chief
Document 1798Washington discusses his appointment to the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Provisional Army and how pleased he is with the public's confidence in him. He will accept the commission with the understanding that he will not be called into active duty unless the army absolutely requires his presence in the field.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Washington discusses his appointment to the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Provisional Army and how pleased he is with the public's confidence in him. He will accept the commission with the understanding that he will not be called into active duty unless the army absolutely requires his presence in the field.
Date
07/13/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Mount Vernon
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798071390001
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Notable persons
John Adams
George Washington
Commander-in-Chief
Secretary of War [McHenry]
electors
Notable locations
Washington
Mount Vernon
Notable items
advice and consent of the Senate
proof of public confidence
vicissitudes of war
conduct of the Directory of France toward our country
[French] disregard of solemn treaties and the laws of nations
[French] war upon our defenseless commerce
[French] demands amounting to tribute
prudent measures of your administration