Reasons for Discontinuance of Augustus de Grasse, Engineer; Explanation for Letter Supposedly Lost in Postal System, & Recommendations for 6th Regiment Ensign
Document 1799Lists reasons for Augustus de Grasse being "left out of the service" after being employed as an engineer, citing gambling with government money and lack of usefulness as an engineer. Advises that the man not be encouraged to expect an appointment to the corps of Artillerists & Engineers. Confirms the apparently long time a letter took to reach Adams as the result of a mis-dating on McHenry's part -- the letter was not as old as Adams supposed. Notifies Adams of two recommendations of a civilian doctor as an ensign for the 6th Regiment.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Lists reasons for Augustus de Grasse being "left out of the service" after being employed as an engineer, citing gambling with government money and lack of usefulness as an engineer. Advises that the man not be encouraged to expect an appointment to the corps of Artillerists & Engineers. Confirms the apparently long time a letter took to reach Adams as the result of a mis-dating on McHenry's part -- the letter was not as old as Adams supposed. Notifies Adams of two recommendations of a civilian doctor as an ensign for the 6th Regiment.
Date
09/21/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Trenton
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799092100101
Page start
1
Note
The secnd collection partially duplicates the first.
Notable persons
John Adams
James McHenry
Augustus de Grasse
Artillerists and Engineers
Lieutenant Colonel Reed
6th Regiment of Infantry
Major General Alexander Hamilton
Roger Culture
William B Grove
Notable locations
Trenton
North Carolina
Notable items
gaming
case
service
recommendation
appointment