Encloses List of Potential Officers; Outlines Reimbursement Procedure
Document 1799In preparation for officer appointments, has written to Governor Davis with a list of potential names, included here. Questions if it was proper to include Spaight's name. Makes it clear that if officers are approved, they will not receive reimbursement until they raise troops.
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[Address leaf: 14 Mayy 1799 / Richd Dobbs Spaight]
War Department 16 May 1799
Dear Sir.
It being in contemplation to appoint the Officers to the eventual army I have written to Governor Davie to send me a list of proper characters and pointed out yourself [undecipherable] Small Mr Alfred Moore and Mr William B. Grove as [undecipherable: probable reading coadjutors] Have I done wrong to include you?
It is to be understood, that should the appointments be made the Officers are not to receive any pay or emoluments 'till it shall become necessary to raise the men and call them into service. The measure you well perceive is purely precautionary.
I am Dr Sir truly
yours,
[undecipherable].
Richd Dobbs Spaight James McHenry
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
In preparation for officer appointments, has written to Governor Davis with a list of potential names, included here. Questions if it was proper to include Spaight's name. Makes it clear that if officers are approved, they will not receive reimbursement until they raise troops.
Date
05/14/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799051400501
Page start
1
Notable persons
Richard Dobbs Spaight
James McHenry
Governor Davis
General Smith
William B. Grove
Notable locations
War Department