Dangers in re-arranging the rank of Major-Generals in the Provisional Army
Item
Type
Draft Letter
Title
Dangers in re-arranging the rank of Major-Generals in the Provisional Army
Description
Informs Tracy that Adams wishes to change the order of rank for the Major-Generals of the Provisional Army, with Knox first, then Pinckney, then Hamilton. States that such a re-arrangement would lead to a serious rupture, with both Hamilton and possibly Washington resigning from their positions. Says that everything is being done to prevent such a thing from happening. Responds to Tracy's list of recommended officers from Connecticut.
year created
1798
month created
09
day created
03
author
sent from location
Trenton
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Uriah Tracy
James McHenry
John Adams
Senate
Henry Knox, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Major General
William Small
governor
regiment
North
Talmadge
officers
cavalry
notable location
Trenton
Philadelphia
[Connecticut]
notable item/thing
Hurricane
obstacles
appointment
notable idea/issue
[Provisional Army]
rank
document number
1798090300601
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | BRL14 (4 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | B: 3, 4 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Trenton | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Uriah Tracy | [unknown] | [n/a] |