Appointment as Lieutenant of Marines
Document 1798James McKnight is appointed Lieutenant of Marines on board the ship of war Delaware. He is to recruit a sergeant, corporal, drum, fife and twenty one privates. He is to pay particular attention to rules and regulations.
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James McKnight is appointed Lieutenant of Marines on board the ship of war Delaware. He is to recruit a sergeant, corporal, drum, fife and twenty one privates. He is to pay particular attention to rules and regulations.
Date
06/15/1798
Author
Recipient
Document number
1798061515301
Notable persons
President John Adams
Senate
War Office
James McHenry
Secretary of War
Marines
Notable locations
War Office
Notable items
recruiting