Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
62 documents
Questions Events in France, Preservation of Government
Refers to previous correspondence and changing opinions. Mentions events in France and efforts to preserve their government. Expresses concern about apathy. Refers to a speech by the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Thanking Pinckney for Accepting Commission; Relative Rank of Major Generals
Thanks Pinckney for his faithful acceptance of a commission as major-general, and confirms that the relative rank of the three major generals is: Hamilton, Pinckney, Knox. Asks to see Pinckney soon, …
John Adams PapersPinckney's Appointment as Major General
McHenry discusses Pinckney's appointment as a Major General in the Provisional Army of the United States, a rank he shares with Alexander Hamilton and Henry Knox.
Pinckney Family PapersPinckney's Appointment as Major General
McHenry expresses his satisfaction at Pinckney's acceptance of his commission as a Major General in the Provisional Army. The relative rank of Major Generals is based on the order of appointment as …
Pinckney Family PapersOfficer positions in the Provisional Army
Responds to Pinckney's request for the appointment of his former secretary Rutledge for a position in the Provisional Army, stating that he will not be overlooked. McHenry writes that the second …
James McHenry PapersInformation Regarding Generals, and Reasons for War Department Conference at Philadelphia
Informs Pinckney that he has written to Hamilton & Knox, calling them into service at Philadelphia, and hopes that Washington will attend as well. He writes that Knox has refused his commission on …
John Adams PapersEnclosed commission of Major General in the Provisional Army
Encloses Pinckney's commission of Major General of the Provisional Army and reaffirms the relative rank of the Major Generals despite the surrounding controversy: Hamilton, Pinckney, Knox.
James McHenry PapersRegarding Officer & Surgeon Appointments for 5th Regiment, & Pinckney's Request for Family Leave
Informs Pinckney that the officers he recommended for the 5th Regiment have all been appointed, and sent notifications of that fact; at Pinckney's request, McHenry encloses duplicates of those letters …
John Adams PapersInstructions of Provisional Army under General Washington
Refers to appointment by General Washington to lead US army and the unusual and urgent circumstances. Outlines certain garrisons and forts. Discusses activity along the Western frontier. Requests …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
