On the appointment of officers for the Provisional Army
Document 1798Response to McHenry's questions on the Provisional Army. Argues that - in the event of the bill being passed into law - President Adams should appoint officers for the army without delay, although the appointment of higher offices is not as urgent. Says field officers should be composed of proper and fit men.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Response to McHenry's questions on the Provisional Army. Argues that - in the event of the bill being passed into law - President Adams should appoint officers for the army without delay, although the appointment of higher offices is not as urgent. Says field officers should be composed of proper and fit men.
Date
07/14/1798
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Document number
1798071440001
Notable persons
James McHenry
George Washington
recruits
officers
general
field officers
colonels
commandants
companies
Notable locations
Mount Vernon
Notable items
Appointment
pay