Col. Smith's Claim to Rank
Document 1800Col. Smith has stated his claim to rank with the view that he may be the oldest lieutenant colonel of the 12 regiments. McHenry requests that Hamilton decide on the merits of his claim so the list can be adjusted.
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[27 March 1800
Gen Hamilton]
Philad. 27 March 1800
D Sir!
Inclosed is a private letterW. S. to me from Col. Smith in which he has stated at large his claim to rank — This I apprehend is done with a view that he may stand as the first [strikethrough: undecipherable] Lieutenant Colonel of the 12 Regiments. I have not time to examine fully [strikethrough: undecipherable] the merits of his pretensions, [strikethrough: undecipherable] and request that you [strikethrough: would] undertake it and in case you are of opinion that he should stand before Col. Hall [strikethrough: that you] to advise me that [strikethrough: would make] the necessary alteration may be made in list.
yours truly,
In.
Gen Hamilton
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Col. Smith has stated his claim to rank with the view that he may be the oldest lieutenant colonel of the 12 regiments. McHenry requests that Hamilton decide on the merits of his claim so the list can be adjusted.
Date
03/27/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1800032700101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
Notable locations
Philadelphia