Notification of Commissioning of Three Officers
Document 1799Acknowledges receipt of Adams' order for the commissioning of several individuals -- one captain, one first and one second lieutenant -- and states that he has mailed their commissions.
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War Department 25 May 1799
Sir
I have been honoured with your letter dated the 18th inst. and have in conformity with your desire transmitted commissions to the several gentlemen therein named; viz. To Mr Denny a Captains, to Nathan Felton a first Lieutenants and to Enoch Flagg a second Lieutenants.
with the greatest respect, I have the honour to be, Sir,
your most obt St
James McHenry
John Adams
President of the United States
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Acknowledges receipt of Adams' order for the commissioning of several individuals -- one captain, one first and one second lieutenant -- and states that he has mailed their commissions.
Date
05/25/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799052500301
Page start
1
Note
Multiple copies of the document exist; these listed under separate collections below.
Notable persons
John Adams
James McHenry
Secretary of War
President of United States
Thomas Denny
captain
first lieutenant
Enoch Flagg
second Lieutenant
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
commissions