Discusses Tension with War Department and Navy Department

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Type

Autograph Letter

Description

Mentions dispute between Mr. Stoddart and himself, and the possibility of commanders proving to be either a blessing or a curse. Debates congressional authority.

Date

07/12/1799

Recipient

Sent from

War Department

Document number

1799071200001

Page start

1

Note

Cited in Adams to McHenry, 07/19/1799.

Notable persons

John Adams
James McHenry
Benjamin Stoddart

Notable locations

War Department
Navy Department
Treasury Department