Discussion of Officers
Document 1799Refers to previous correspondence. Speaks of several recommended potential officers.
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Type
Autograph Letter
Description
Refers to previous correspondence. Speaks of several recommended potential officers.
Date
11/25/1799
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799112500301
Page start
1
Note
Illegible document.
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry
Schuyler
Henry Knox
Lieutenant Colonel Butler
Notable locations
New Jersey
New York

