Doubts of My Adequacy
Document 1799Despite his inexperience, Ellery decides to accept the position of Assistant Adjutant General and promises to expend every exertion to diminish his incompetence.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Despite his inexperience, Ellery decides to accept the position of Assistant Adjutant General and promises to expend every exertion to diminish his incompetence.
Date
05/14/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Newport, Rhode Island
Collection
Document number
1799051460000
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Abraham Ellery
Adjutant General North
Notable locations
Newport, Rhode Island
Notable items
appointment as Assistant Adjutant General
total inexperience of its duties
hesitation in making my determination
doubts of my adequacy
no exertions on my part will be wanting to diminish my incompetance