Consider Yourself Under Arrest
Document 1799McHenry advises Captain Vance that William Simmons will press charges against him for grossly insulting him while he was performing the duties of his office. Vance is to remain in Philadelphia and, pending the issuance of formal charges, will consider himself under arrest.
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Type
Copy of Signed Document
Description
McHenry advises Captain Vance that William Simmons will press charges against him for grossly insulting him while he was performing the duties of his office. Vance is to remain in Philadelphia and, pending the issuance of formal charges, will consider himself under arrest.
Date
02/20/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799022000000
Note
Syrett listed this document in the Appendix to Vol. 22. Enclosed in McHenry to Hamilton, 02/22/1799
Notable persons
Samuel Vance
James McHenry
William Simmons
Major General [Alexander] Hamilton
Notable locations
War Department
City of Philadelphia
Notable items
duties of his office
proper charges against you
statement of the allegations in writing
abuse
complaint