Accepting Hunt's resignation
Document 1799McHenry apologizes for forgetting to mention it in his previous dispatch but notes that the President has accepted Hunt's resignation of his commission.
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War department 6.th December 1799
Sir,
In the hurry of Business I find I have omitted to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 14. Ultimo
I have now to inform you that the President accepts your resignation of your Commission as Captain in the Eleventh Regiment of Infantry, he regrets that your state of Health will not permit your continuance in service
Your pay and emoluments ceased on the 16. Ultimo
I am Sir
with respect
Your obes Servant
James McHenry
[Capt. Robert Hunt]
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
McHenry apologizes for forgetting to mention it in his previous dispatch but notes that the President has accepted Hunt's resignation of his commission.
Date
12/06/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1799120600001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Robert Hunt
James McHenry
President
John Adams
Notable locations
War Department
Notable items
resignation
commission
health
pay and emoluments