Controversy Surrounding the Relative Rank Status of Generals Hamilton & Knox
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Controversy Surrounding the Relative Rank Status of Generals Hamilton & Knox
Description
Among other topics, McHenry consults with the president regarding how to resolve the controversy as to who is the most senior general, Hamilton or Knox.
year created
1798
month created
10
day created
15
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
note
Cited in Adams to McHenry, 10/22/1798.
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
John Adams
James McHenry
Generals Hamilton and Knox
officers for the new regiments
recruiting Service
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
President United States
George Washington
Senate
minister of war
notable location
War Department
Europe
notable item/thing
seniority of rank
commissions for the three major generals
unpleasant circumstances
order of approval and nomination by the Senate
attendance of General Washington
military appointments
Army
provisioning the recruits and troops in the field
magazines and arsenals
branches of the military service
every government in Europe
state of warfare
censure
complaints
ardor of the country
attainment of soldiers
expedition
meeting of Congress
commission
relative rank
expenses
document number
1798101500401
page start
1
number of pages
4
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | KFS25 (4 pages) | Collection: Robert Oliver Papers | [unknown] |
| [view document] (5 pages) | IDE17 (5 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 391 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Microfilm: James McHenry Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |