Concerning the rank of Major-Generals in the Provisional Army
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Concerning the rank of Major-Generals in the Provisional Army
Description
Firmly insists upon the order of rank for Major General of the Provisional Army to be Knox, Pinckney, and Hamilton, in accordance to their experience. Expresses deep respect for Washington, but states that the power and authority are in the President and reminds McHenry that he is the President.
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
29
author
sent from location
Quincy
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
note
Cited in McHenry to multiple, 10/12/1798, McHenry to Wolcott, 10/13/1798, Wolcott to McHenry, 10/13/1798, and Washington to McHenry, 09/16/98. Enclosed in Adams to McHenry, 08/14/1798 and McHenry to Washington, 09/10/1798.
cited note
Cited document addressed to the War Office
notable person/group
James McHenry
John Adams
Henry Knox
Alexander Hamilton
Major General
George Washington
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Edward Hand
Henry Lee
executive
President
Abigail Adams
notable location
Quincy
Boston
notable item/thing
Commissions
appointment
notable idea/issue
Provisional Army
rank
executive power
health
document number
1798082940055
page start
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | BRL08 (4 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | B: 3, 3 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Works of John Adams | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Adams | Quincy | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |