Letter Signed

McHenry expresses his hope that General Knox will accept his appointment in the Provisional Army, with the understanding that any concerns about the relative rank of Major Generals will be resolved at a later date.

08/22/1798

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Cited in McHenry to Wolcott, 10/13/1798. This copy is a draft enclosed in Hamilton to McHenry, 08/19/1798, and an additional copy enclosed in McHenry to Washington, 09/10/1798. Syrett indicates that, "With the exception of two phrases, McHenry sent this letter as Hamilton wrote it to Knox on August 22, 1798."

Henry Knox

James McHenry

patriotic sentiments

acceptance of an appointment

relative rank of the generals

order of the nominations and appointments

binding rule in our military code

priority of rank

officers nominated on the same day

the late Army

formal appeal of the rule