Request for Appointment as Major in Provisional Army
Document 1798Huntington writes of his desire to be appointed a major in the infantry regiments recently sanctioned by Congress [the provisional army], citing his knowledge that pay is supposed to begin upon commissioning and that land war is unlikely. Also states that this will work for him, as he would rather remain at home if possible. Asks that Trumbull submit his name in recommendation to the Secretary of the War, mentioning that he is a staunch and loyal supporter of federalism.
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
Huntington writes of his desire to be appointed a major in the infantry regiments recently sanctioned by Congress [the provisional army], citing his knowledge that pay is supposed to begin upon commissioning and that land war is unlikely. Also states that this will work for him, as he would rather remain at home if possible. Asks that Trumbull submit his name in recommendation to the Secretary of the War, mentioning that he is a staunch and loyal supporter of federalism.
Date
07/17/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Norwich
Repository
Document number
1798071790001
Page start
3
Note
Enclosed in Trumbull to McHenry, 07/20/1798.
Notable persons
Jonathan Trumbull
James Huntington
Notable locations
Norwich
Notable items
provisional army, federalism, appointment of secretary of war, infantry,