Recommendations for Appointments
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Recommendations for Appointments
Description
Hamilton makes several recommendations for appointments in the Army including his nephew, Philip Church, for a Captaincy in the infantry. He tells McHenry that he would consider it a personal favor if the appointments were made.
year created
1798
month created
07
day created
28
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
Philip Church
Volckert Peter Van Rensselaer
Jeremiah H. Van Rensselaer
Mrs. Schuyler
Secretary of War
Captain
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
Captaincy in the Infantry
good education
appointment to this grade
first lieutenant
second lieutenant.
document number
1798072840001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | WGG02 (3 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |