References Captain Vance's Case; Questions Military Court Process
Document 1799Explains misunderstanding between Captain Vance and Lieut. Simmons, accountant of the War Department. General Hamilton ordered a court martial, which released Vance from arrest. Submits letter as evidence, and raises questions about process of arrest and trial with a military court.
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Autograph Document
Description
Explains misunderstanding between Captain Vance and Lieut. Simmons, accountant of the War Department. General Hamilton ordered a court martial, which released Vance from arrest. Submits letter as evidence, and raises questions about process of arrest and trial with a military court.
Date
04/08/1799
Author
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War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799040800501
Page start
1
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Last page is cut off.
Notable persons
James McHenry
William Simmons
Captain Vance
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Notable locations
War Department
Pennsylvania