Informing the Commander in Chief
Document 1799McHenry stresses the importance of keeping General Washington well informed so that when he does take command, he can do so with the knowledge he needs to be an effective commander.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
McHenry stresses the importance of keeping General Washington well informed so that when he does take command, he can do so with the knowledge he needs to be an effective commander.
Date
04/29/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799042900100
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
Commander in Chief of the Army [Washington]
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
agency or responsibility
actual service
his functions
promptitude
knowledge of previous arrangements and circumstances