Amendment to Officer Recommendations for Taylor's Regiment
Document 1799Reminds Adams of two men whom McHenry recommended for lieutenancies in Col. Taylor's regiment, but based on further information has decided that one is not appropriate for the post, and asks for permission to amend the recommendation based on the advice of the other potential lieutenant and the regimental commander.
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War Department 27 May 1799.
Sir.
In a letter which I had the honour to write you dated the 22d inst. I submitted the names of Messrs. Tracy and Badger for Lieutenancies in the Regiment commanded by Dt. Colonel Taylor. I received this morning the inclosed letter from the honourable Mr. Tracy, by which it would appear, that one of these gentlemen may answer better for the Provisional army, and that it is doubtful whether the other is the fittest person which can be found under these circumstances I request your permission to make such substitutions as may be pointed out by Mr. Tracy and Col. Taylor.
I have the honour to be with the greatest respect,
Your more obt St.
James McHenry
John Adams. President of the United States
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Reminds Adams of two men whom McHenry recommended for lieutenancies in Col. Taylor's regiment, but based on further information has decided that one is not appropriate for the post, and asks for permission to amend the recommendation based on the advice of the other potential lieutenant and the regimental commander.
Date
05/27/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799052700201
Page start
1
Note
Multiple copies of the document exist; these listed under separate collections below.
Notable persons
John Adams
James McHenry
Tracy
Badger
Lieutenant
Lieutenant Colonel Taylor
Provisional Army
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
recommendation
appointment
substitutions