Recommendation for William Armstrong

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

Hamilton believed that despite Armstrong's previous citizenship in England, the man would make a good Major with outstanding moral character. Hamilton also noted that if hostilities progressed, the United States would require his services and others like him.

Date

08/01/1798

Recipient

Sent from

New York

Document number

1798080140000

Note

print doc only

Notable persons

James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
William Armstrong
Christopher Hutton
Adjutant
ajutant
Major
President
Secretary of War
William LeConte
law clerk
British
officer
Secretary of War

Notable locations

New York
England
Great Britain
America

Notable items

recommendations
commission
appointment