A Fair and Disinterested Candidate
Document 1799MacKay laments the absense of his name from the lists of military appointments, probably due to his birth in a foreign country. He wants Hamilton to know that he is still available for service.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
MacKay laments the absense of his name from the lists of military appointments, probably due to his birth in a foreign country. He wants Hamilton to know that he is still available for service.
Date
01/23/1799
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Document number
1799012360001
Note
Syrett listed this document in the Appendix to Vol. 22.
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Samuel MacKay
Mr. [Theodore] Sedgewick
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
personal homage
my journey
professional capacity
counselor
list of the military appointments
six regiments
defenders of the country
military pay
mercantile concern