Detailed plans for the organization of the Provisional Army

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Type

Draft Letter

Description

McHenry fears delay on the part of Adams in responding to his propositions for the Provisional Army, along with his insistence that Knox be ranked first and Hamilton last among the three Major Generals. McHenry believes Adams wishes to postpone the appointment of officers, recruiting, and everything connected to the Provisional Army. Notes that he has directed a list to Washington of candidates for officer positions. Also provides a detailed outline of his plan for the army, including the sectional location of recruits and officers.

Date

08/25/1798

Sent from

Trenton

Document number

1798082500001

Page start

1

Note

Confidential and private

Notable persons

George Washington
James McHenry
John Adams
divisions
army
officers
Major Generals
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Senate
recruits
candidates
regiments
Dayton
Brooks
cavalry
lieutenant general
inspector general
Congress
regulars
troops
aids
secretaries

Notable locations

Trenton
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Kentucky
Tennessee
South
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland

Notable items

Appointment
recommendations
instructions
enlistment
clothing
tents
equipment
summer
military stores
artillery
muskets
gunpowder