Merit to Determine Rank
Document 1799McHenry's advice that rank from revolutionary war should determine promotion, Adams believed merit was the only qualifying factor. Enclosed letters soliciting for recommendations.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
McHenry's advice that rank from revolutionary war should determine promotion, Adams believed merit was the only qualifying factor. Enclosed letters soliciting for recommendations.
Date
05/07/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Quincy
Collection
Document number
1799050740000
Notable persons
James McHenry
John Adams
Joseph Woodward
officers
Baldwin
Brown
Josiah Waters
Daniel Tillotson
General Brooks
Samuel Fowle
Major Lillie
Notable locations
Quincy
Notable items
recommendation
promotion