Outlines Ranks and Promotions; Recommends Hamilton and Pinckney
Document 1798Pleased to announce the appointment of a major general in the army by the President and the Senate. Refers to upcoming campaign and lists names of potential candidates, including Pinckney and Hamilton, including their qualifications. Mentions congressional military code with laws determining rank and promotion between military offices.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Pleased to announce the appointment of a major general in the army by the President and the Senate. Refers to upcoming campaign and lists names of potential candidates, including Pinckney and Hamilton, including their qualifications. Mentions congressional military code with laws determining rank and promotion between military offices.
Date
08/05/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Boston
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798080540101
Page start
1
Note
Difficult to read.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Henry Knox
John Adams
Senate
Pinckney
Alexander Hamilton
Notable locations
Boston