Spirit Manifested by the People, Etc.
Document 1799McHenry extols the spirit manifested by the people in most parts of the Union to support their government in response to the ambitious views of France. The regular regiment to be raised in Virginia already has a full compliment of officers so the gentlemen recommended by Cavendish will be candidates for commissions in the eventual army if it becomes necessarty to raise it. Their names will be forwarded to General Washington who has been charged with making the selection of the officers alloted for Virginia.
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McHenry extols the spirit manifested by the people in most parts of the Union to support their government in response to the ambitious views of France. The regular regiment to be raised in Virginia already has a full compliment of officers so the gentlemen recommended by Cavendish will be candidates for commissions in the eventual army if it becomes necessarty to raise it. Their names will be forwarded to General Washington who has been charged with making the selection of the officers alloted for Virginia.
Date
07/19/1799
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War Department
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1799071900001
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Notable persons
William Cavendish
James McHenry
General Washington
regular regiments
officers
candidates
Notable locations
War Department
Virginia
France
Kanawha County
Greenbrier Courthouse
Notable items
principles
government
commissions