Notification of Philip Church's Appointment to Capt. of Infantry
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Notification of Philip Church's Appointment to Capt. of Infantry
Description
Adams notified Hamilton that he met Hamilton's nephew, Philip Church in Philadelphia and New York. Being pleased with him, Adams appointed Church title Capt. of Infantry, per request of Hamilton.
year created
1798
month created
09
day created
03
author
recipient
in collection
in image
note
document signed by J. McHenry, not J.Adams
Document number 1798090390100, copy log ZZZ contains modern copy of letter.
Document number 1798090390100, copy log ZZZ contains modern copy of letter.
created note
Syrett stated, "Adams incorrectly dated this letter 'August 24.' The correct date appears on the letter book copy."
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Philip Church
Secretary of War
James McHenry
Captain of Infantry
President United States
General Washington
regiment
Charles Scribner
notable location
Philadelphia
New York
Quincy
Massachusetts
notable item/thing
appointment
certificate
notable idea/issue
meeting
document number
1798090360001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | WGI01 (2 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 14 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |