Calling for official written opinions outside of the direction of the President
Document 1798Wolcott informs McHenry that he has responded to his request for the opinion of the Department Secretaries on the issue of the Provisional Army and its order of rank. Wolcott strongly suggests, however, that in the future, McHenry should not call for written official opinions without the direction of the President.
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[Private]
Dr Sir
I have signed the paper upon which you requested the opinion of the Heads of Departments.— I take the liberty to suggest however, that written Official Opinions, ought not in my judgement to be called for, without the direction of the President.—
I am Sir yrs truly
Oliv Wolcott
Decr 7. 1798
James McHenry Esq
[7 Dec. 1798
from Oliv. Wolcott]
James McHenry Esq
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Wolcott informs McHenry that he has responded to his request for the opinion of the Department Secretaries on the issue of the Provisional Army and its order of rank. Wolcott strongly suggests, however, that in the future, McHenry should not call for written official opinions without the direction of the President.
Date
12/07/1798
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798120740101
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Oliver Wolcott
James Adams