Recommendation for William Armstrong
Document 1798Hamilton 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.
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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
Author
Recipient
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New York
Collection
Document number
1798080140000
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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
