Letter of Gratitude & Reassurance to Militia of Rensselaer County, New York
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Letter of Gratitude & Reassurance to Militia of Rensselaer County, New York
Description
Thanks a group of New York militiamen for their praise; assures them that he has the safety and interests of the country as his first priority. Thanks their county, Rensselaer, for its wholehearted commitment to the government. Mentions undue attachment to France.
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
15
author
sent from location
Quincy
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
John Adams
militiamen
Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Staats
notable location
Quincy
Rennselaer
France
Massachusetts
document number
1798081540201
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | IDK07 (1 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | 3649, R: 119 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Adams | Quincy | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Officers & Soldiers of a Militia Regiment of Rensselaer County, New York | [unknown] | [n/a] |