Distribution of General Officers, Etc.
Document 1798McHenry assures Washington that his ideas relative to the distribution of the general officers and their respective duties and commands correspond with his own. McHenry has reported to the President on the military points which will also be presented to the Congress. Several of the officers named for the eastward will not accept and a few others do not deserve to be appointed. Washington's letter respecting Colonel Smith has been shown to him and to the President.
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Draft Letter
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McHenry assures Washington that his ideas relative to the distribution of the general officers and their respective duties and commands correspond with his own. McHenry has reported to the President on the military points which will also be presented to the Congress. Several of the officers named for the eastward will not accept and a few others do not deserve to be appointed. Washington's letter respecting Colonel Smith has been shown to him and to the President.
Date
12/28/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Document number
1798122800101
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1
Note
Cited in Washington to McHenry, 01/06/1799.
Notable persons
George Washington
James McHenry
Colonel Lear
Colonel Smith
Mr. Custis
President [Adams]
heads of departments
the Senate
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
confidential letters
public concerns
nominations
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