Queries Propounded by the Commander in Chief
Item
Type
Autograph Document Signed
Title
Queries Propounded by the Commander in Chief
Description
Washington, as Commander in Chief of the Provisional Army, lists of a number of queries to be answered by the two Major Generals who are immediately subordinate to him,
year created
1798
month created
11
day created
10
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Partially illegible.
Enclosed in Washington to Hamilton, 11/12/1798.
Enclosed in Washington to Hamilton, 11/12/1798.
notable person/group
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
the French
Commander in Chief of the Armies
Riflemen
light infantry
soldiery
Majors General
Aides
the Staff
Warrant Officers
notable location
Philadelphia
Floridas
Louisiana
War Office
northern and western frontiers
notable item/thing
invasion of the United States by France
war with Great Britain
deficiency of engineers
Regiment
Census
population
Recruiting Service
general rendezvous
augmented force
pieces of ordnance
caliber
artillery
brigades
ranks
line of battle
pikes
clothing
cotton
flannel
shirting
linings
distinctions in dress
badges
irregularities
rioting
improper conduct
Corps
black Cockade
small Eagle
pewter
tin
silver
button
Fergusons Rifles
document number
1798111090101
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (5 pages) | WGJ09 (5 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 15 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | George Washington | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | Second Recipient; Charles Cotesworth Pinckney |