Candidate for a position in the Provisional Army
Document 1799Briefly responds to a recommendation from Alexander Patterson for a potential candidate for a position in the Provisional Army.
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[D- his]
I have rec'd this morning your letter dated the 20 inst and thank you for it. I cannot doubt the facts [strikethrough: laboured] you state and if it can possibly be rendered compatible with the [strikethrough: fine] what you recommend will be attended to. I shall write [strikethrough: this morning] to [strikethrough: I desire] with [strikethrough: this morning] to Gen Hamilton on the subject.
I am D[ea]r
your obt hble St
[Alexr Patterson Esqr Easton Penn]
Type
Draft Letter
Description
Briefly responds to a recommendation from Alexander Patterson for a potential candidate for a position in the Provisional Army.
Date
06/04/1799
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799060400601
Page start
1
Notable persons
Alexander Patterson
James McHenry
[officer]
Notable locations
Easton
Alexander Hamilton
Notable items
Recommendation
[appointment]