Explains Reasons Why One Nominee Declined Appointment
Document 1799Encloses schedule that was forgotten in the previous post. Mentions plans of officers to decline nominations until actual operations are necessary in order to maintain occupations. Claims that this is more damage than good.
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Type
Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Description
Encloses schedule that was forgotten in the previous post. Mentions plans of officers to decline nominations until actual operations are necessary in order to maintain occupations. Claims that this is more damage than good.
Date
01/22/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799012200101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
Notable locations
War Department
New York