Anticipated Rejection of Appointment
Document 1799Notes that a Mr. Morgan, appointed major to Lt. Col. Parker's regiment, will probably decline the post, though he has yet to respond. In anticipation of his declination, McHenry forwards a recommendation for another man, Lawrence Butler, for the post.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Notes that a Mr. Morgan, appointed major to Lt. Col. Parker's regiment, will probably decline the post, though he has yet to respond. In anticipation of his declination, McHenry forwards a recommendation for another man, Lawrence Butler, for the post.
Date
05/16/1799
Author
Recipient
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War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799051600201
Page start
1
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Notable persons
John Adams
James McHenry
Mr. Morgan
Major
Lieutenant Colonel Parker
Laurence Butler
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
appointment
recommendation