Troops Stationed in Insurgent Districts
Document 1799Mchenry encloses a letter from General MacPherson concerning the positions maintained by the regular troops at the scene of the recent insurrection and disaffection.
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[Sec of War
May 10. 1799
[underline: Troops to be Stationed
in Insurgent Districts]]
War Department 10.th May 1799
Sir
The inclosed letter dated the 3.d instant, which I received yesterday, is transmitted for your information, as containing Brig.t Gen.l Macpherson's opinion, relative to the positions proper to be maintained, for some time at least, by the regular troops, in the Country late the scene of insurrection and disaffection.
I have the honour to be,
with great respect,
Sir
Your Most Obedient Servant
James McHenry
[Major General Alexander Hamilton]
Type
Letter Signed
Description
Mchenry encloses a letter from General MacPherson concerning the positions maintained by the regular troops at the scene of the recent insurrection and disaffection.
Date
05/10/1799
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799051000101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
Brigadier General MacPherson
Notable locations
scene of insurrection and disaffection
Notable items
positions proper to be maintained by the regular troops