Appointing the Surgeon of the "Adams"
Document 1800Mr. Davis has been transferred to the "New York." Mr. Dodge, his mate, has been appointed surgeon of the "Adams" contrary to the wishes of Captain Robinson of the "Adams," who wanted Buchanan as his surgeon. Robinson should be allowed the choice of his own medical officer so Buchanan does not know why Robinson's request was denied.
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Mr. Davis has been transferred to the "New York." Mr. Dodge, his mate, has been appointed surgeon of the "Adams" contrary to the wishes of Captain Robinson of the "Adams," who wanted Buchanan as his surgeon. Robinson should be allowed the choice of his own medical officer so Buchanan does not know why Robinson's request was denied.
Date
09/18/1800
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Recipient
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New York
Document number
1800091880101
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1
Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
W. W. Buchanan
Mr. Davis
Mr. Dodge
mate
surgeon
Captain Robinson
medical officer
Mr. Stoddart
Notable locations
Philadelphia
New York
Notable items
transfer
ship New York
Adams
ship
truxton