Discussion of Appointment of Officers by Washington
Document 1798Refers to negative words between Knox, Hamilton, and Pinckney in regards to congressional appointment. Mentions right of Washington to appoint officers and staff.
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Type
Autograph Draft Letter
Description
Refers to negative words between Knox, Hamilton, and Pinckney in regards to congressional appointment. Mentions right of Washington to appoint officers and staff.
Date
08/22/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798082200301
Page start
1
Note
Copy enclosed in McHenry to Washington, 09/10/1798. Cited in McHenry to Multiple, 10/12/1798.
Notable persons
Henry Knox
James McHenry
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Charles Pinckney
Senate
Notable locations
War Department
Mount Vernon