Appointment of Hamilton into the Provisional Army
Document 1798Alexander Hamilton acknowledges James McHenry's suggestion to the President calling Hamilton and Henry Knox into immediate service in the Provisional Army. Hamilton assures McHenry that he is willing to accept the appointment, but insists that he does not want an immediate change of residence. Hamilton concludes with a response to some of Knox's criticisms to McHenry and recommendations for officers.
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Letter Signed
Description
Alexander Hamilton acknowledges James McHenry's suggestion to the President calling Hamilton and Henry Knox into immediate service in the Provisional Army. Hamilton assures McHenry that he is willing to accept the appointment, but insists that he does not want an immediate change of residence. Hamilton concludes with a response to some of Knox's criticisms to McHenry and recommendations for officers.
Date
08/19/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798081940001
Page start
1
Note
ALS, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California; Df, in the handwriting of Frederick N. Hudson, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Henry Knox
military
army
Senate
officers
Notable locations
New York