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Personal Request for the Appointment of Philip Church

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

Contrary to Hamilton's morals, he requests a personal favor. The favor is the appointment of Philip Church's to Captain of Infantry. Hamilton lists Church's qualifications and notes he will make Church his Aides-De-Camp.

Date

08/24/1798

Recipient

Sent from

New York

Document number

1798082490000

Note

Cited in Adams to Hamilton, 9/3/1798. print doc only

Notable persons

John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
Philip Church
gentleman
Captain of Infantry
Aide-De-Camp

Notable locations

New York

Notable items

appointment