Concerning the rank of Major-Generals in the Provisional Army
Document 1798Firmly insists upon the order of rank for Major General of the Provisional Army to be Knox, Pinckney, and Hamilton, in accordance to their experience. Expresses deep respect for Washington, but states that the power and authority are in the President and reminds McHenry that he is the President.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Firmly insists upon the order of rank for Major General of the Provisional Army to be Knox, Pinckney, and Hamilton, in accordance to their experience. Expresses deep respect for Washington, but states that the power and authority are in the President and reminds McHenry that he is the President.
Date
08/29/1798
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Recipient
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Quincy
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Collection
Document number
1798082940055
Page start
2
Note
Cited in McHenry to multiple, 10/12/1798, McHenry to Wolcott, 10/13/1798, Wolcott to McHenry, 10/13/1798, and Washington to McHenry, 09/16/98. Enclosed in Adams to McHenry, 08/14/1798 and McHenry to Washington, 09/10/1798.
Notable persons
James McHenry
John Adams
Henry Knox
Alexander Hamilton
Major General
George Washington
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Edward Hand
Henry Lee
executive
President
Abigail Adams
Notable locations
Quincy
Boston
Notable items
Commissions
appointment