Resignation of Lt. Flagg, Etc.
Document 1800Rice reluctantly encloses the resignation of Lt. Flagg whom he considered a promising officer but while waiting for the approval of his resignation Flagg pays little attention to his company for which he deserves condemnation. Also addressed contractor's price for provisions and doesn't believe an auditor in Philadelphia could accurately decide justifiable cost of supplies.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
Rice reluctantly encloses the resignation of Lt. Flagg whom he considered a promising officer but while waiting for the approval of his resignation Flagg pays little attention to his company for which he deserves condemnation. Also addressed contractor's price for provisions and doesn't believe an auditor in Philadelphia could accurately decide justifiable cost of supplies.
Date
03/16/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Oxford
Collection
Document number
1800031660000
Note
Cited in Hamilton to McHenry, 03/24/1800 and Hamilton to Rice, 03/24/1800.
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Nathan Rice
Flagg
lieutenant
officer
Secretary of War
Chandlers
contractor
Joshua Henshaw
auditor
Stevens
Notable locations
Oxford
Massachusetts
War Department
Philadelphia
post
Notable items
supplies
provisions
spirits
candles
espentoons