Requesting the right to recommend officers

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Expresses offense that New Hampshire Senators John Langdon and Samuel Livermore have not sought after the opinions of himself - the Governor of New Hampshire - for officer recommendations in the Provisional Army. Argues that Langdon (Democratic-Republican), in particular, is politically motivated and opposed to him and the federal administration. Says that he has had a difficult time preventing the spread of Langdon's political opinions due to their popularity in the state. Adds that he does not have an agreeable relationship with Livermore either, who he asserts does not have any correspondence with the military. Concludes by stating that it is unlikely that either Senator will cooperate with him in recommendations for army appointments.

Date

05/22/1799

Recipient

Sent from

Exteter, New Hampshire

Document number

1799052240101

Page start

1

Notable persons

James McHenry
John Taylor Gilman
officers
Samuel Livermore
John Langdon
Jonathan Cass
Oliver Peabody
[partisans]
[Democratic-Republicans]
military
citizens

Notable locations

Exteter
New Hampshire
Philadelphia
town

Notable items

Recommendations
appointment
residence