Soliciting for the Surgeoncy of New York
Document 1800In discussing his solicitation for the surgeoncy of New York, Dr. Bunchanan argues that for medical officers the place of seniority should never apply and would indeed be a despicable scale for the assessment of abilities. He notes that he is a son of New York and has an unequivical affection for his country.
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In discussing his solicitation for the surgeoncy of New York, Dr. Bunchanan argues that for medical officers the place of seniority should never apply and would indeed be a despicable scale for the assessment of abilities. He notes that he is a son of New York and has an unequivical affection for his country.
Date
08/19/1800
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
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Document number
1800081980001
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1
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Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
W. W. Buchanan
Captain Morris
Secretary of the Navy
Benjamin Stoddert
Mr. Davis
surgeon
medical officers
Mrs. Hodgdon
Notable locations
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Notable items
the New York
ship
vessel
the Adams
the President
commission
application
seniority
collegiate duties
education
surgeoncy