Appointment of Colonel Watts
Document 1799Writes to Congressman Harper before leaving to Trenton that Colonel Watts has already accepted his appointment, otherwise he would give consideration to his wishes.
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Philad 24 Augt. 1799
My dear Sir.
A few words before my [strikethrough: when I expect to be] removal to Trenton [strikethrough: where the will be] on monday or tuesday [strikethrough: at a—] next — [strikethrough: suggestion] in your letter of the 16th inst.... Col Watts has accepted some time since of his appointment other wise I would come your worth see the efficacy in my power God bless you.
yours truely
James McHenry
[Addressed:] Robt G. Harper E[sq]
Type
Draft Letter Signed
Description
Writes to Congressman Harper before leaving to Trenton that Colonel Watts has already accepted his appointment, otherwise he would give consideration to his wishes.
Date
08/24/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799082400101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Robert Goodloe Harper
James McHenry
Watts
colonel
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Trenton
Notable items
Appointment