Concerning Officer Appointments
Document 1799Notes a difference of opinion concerning the "construction of the Constitution" [apparently referencing Constitutional law concerning officer appointments, as the frigate Constitution had already been launched by this time]. Considers the appointment of 2 men as recommended by McHenry, feeling inclined to do so but asking for more information about the early life of one.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Notes a difference of opinion concerning the "construction of the Constitution" [apparently referencing Constitutional law concerning officer appointments, as the frigate Constitution had already been launched by this time]. Considers the appointment of 2 men as recommended by McHenry, feeling inclined to do so but asking for more information about the early life of one.
Date
05/16/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Quincy
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799051640001
Note
3 COLLECTIONS: one with photocopy images, two without images.
Notable persons
James McHenry
John Adams
William
Artillery Company
Ragsdale
Notable locations
Quincy
Notable items
constitution
military knowledge
recommendation
laws
appointment