On Relative Rank, Both for General Officers & New Field Officer Appointments in New Corps
Document 1798Discusses the fort at Castle Island [Massachusetts], and the relative suitability of various officers. The latter largely concerns the abilities of a Major Brooks to one of the new regiments. Discusses various officers for the corps of artillerists & engineers, noting the problems which arise when an army is expanded quickly, and normal lines of promotion are thrown off track.
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Autograph Letter Signed
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Discusses the fort at Castle Island [Massachusetts], and the relative suitability of various officers. The latter largely concerns the abilities of a Major Brooks to one of the new regiments. Discusses various officers for the corps of artillerists & engineers, noting the problems which arise when an army is expanded quickly, and normal lines of promotion are thrown off track.
Date
08/29/1798
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War Department
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Document number
1798082900601
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1
Note
Cited in Adams to McHenry, 09/04/1798.
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Notable persons
John Adams
James McHenry
Mayor Brooks
Notable locations
War Department
Castle Island
Notable items
officers
regiments
engineers
artillerists
promotion