Candidate for a Commission, Etc.
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Candidate for a Commission, Etc.
Description
Smith denies the charges brought against him of violently advocating an election upon principles unfriendly to the Constitution which he fears may cause the Senate to reject his nomination as Adjustant General of the Army. He asks McHenry to present him to the President as a candidate for a commission in the twelve thousand being raised.
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
04
author
sent from location
East Chester
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
William Smith
notable location
East Chester
notable item/thing
nomination
notable phrase
have taken pains to make on the mind of some of our senators formerly my friends
opinion
ministries of our government
violently advocating an election
unfriendly to the constitution
complimented
document number
1798080440301
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (8 pages) | NMI12 (8 pages) | Collection: Sixth Congress: Executive Nominations to the Senate [6B-A2 & A3] (RG46) (M1706, roll 4) | 6B-A3 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | NMI12, P:3 (0 pages) | Collection: Sixth Congress: Executive Nominations to the Senate [6B-A2 & A3] (RG46) (M1706, roll 4) | 6B-A3 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Smith | East Chester | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |