Controversy Surrounding the Relative Rank Status of Generals Hamilton & Knox
Document 1798Among other topics, McHenry consults with the president regarding how to resolve the controversy as to who is the most senior general, Hamilton or Knox.
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Letter Signed
Description
Among other topics, McHenry consults with the president regarding how to resolve the controversy as to who is the most senior general, Hamilton or Knox.
Date
10/15/1798
Author
Recipient
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War Department
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Collection
Document number
1798101500401
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1
Note
Cited in Adams to McHenry, 10/22/1798.
Notable persons
John Adams
James McHenry
Generals Hamilton and Knox
officers for the new regiments
recruiting Service
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
President United States
George Washington
Senate
minister of war
Notable locations
War Department
Europe
Notable items
seniority of rank
commissions for the three major generals
unpleasant circumstances
order of approval and nomination by the Senate
attendance of General Washington
military appointments
Army
provisioning the recruits and troops in the field
magazines and arsenals
branches of the military service
every government in Europe
state of warfare
censure
complaints
ardor of the country
attainment of soldiers
expedition
meeting of Congress
commission
relative rank
expenses