Candidate for a Commission, Etc.
Document 1798Smith denies the charges brought against him of violently advocating an election upon principles unfriendly to the Constitution which he fears may cause the Senate to reject his nomination as Adjustant General of the Army. He asks McHenry to present him to the President as a candidate for a commission in the twelve thousand being raised.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Smith denies the charges brought against him of violently advocating an election upon principles unfriendly to the Constitution which he fears may cause the Senate to reject his nomination as Adjustant General of the Army. He asks McHenry to present him to the President as a candidate for a commission in the twelve thousand being raised.
Date
08/04/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
East Chester
Document number
1798080440301
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
William Smith
Notable locations
East Chester
Notable items
nomination