Appointment of officers for the Provisional Army
Document 1798Reaffirms Washington's right to appoint whoever he pleases to positions in the Provisional Army. Informs him that John Adams' nomination of Smith for Adjutant General was rejected by Senate.
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Draft Letter
Description
Reaffirms Washington's right to appoint whoever he pleases to positions in the Provisional Army. Informs him that John Adams' nomination of Smith for Adjutant General was rejected by Senate.
Date
08/06/1798
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Recipient
Sent from
War Department
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Collection
Document number
1798080600201
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Notable persons
George Washington
James McHenry
officers
John Adams
army
Senate
Adjutant General
Martin
regiments
Notable locations
Mount Vernon
Notable items
Fever
appointment