Dangers in re-arranging the rank of Major-Generals in the Provisional Army
Document 1798Informs Tracy that Adams wishes to change the order of rank for the Major-Generals of the Provisional Army, with Knox first, then Pinckney, then Hamilton. States that such a re-arrangement would lead to a serious rupture, with both Hamilton and possibly Washington resigning from their positions. Says that everything is being done to prevent such a thing from happening. Responds to Tracy's list of recommended officers from Connecticut.
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Informs Tracy that Adams wishes to change the order of rank for the Major-Generals of the Provisional Army, with Knox first, then Pinckney, then Hamilton. States that such a re-arrangement would lead to a serious rupture, with both Hamilton and possibly Washington resigning from their positions. Says that everything is being done to prevent such a thing from happening. Responds to Tracy's list of recommended officers from Connecticut.
Date
09/03/1798
Author
Recipient
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Trenton
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798090300601
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1
Notable persons
Uriah Tracy
James McHenry
John Adams
Senate
Henry Knox, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Major General
William Small
governor
regiment
North
Talmadge
officers
cavalry
Notable locations
Trenton
Philadelphia
[Connecticut]
Notable items
Hurricane
obstacles
appointment