Unfounded Suspicions of Colonel Smith
Item
Type
Autograph Signed Draft
Title
Unfounded Suspicions of Colonel Smith
Description
An alternative to William Smith has been presented for the post of Lieutenant Colonel Commandant. Apparently Smith has been charged in the opinion of his fellow citizens with serious misconduct.
year created
1798
month created
12
day created
13
author
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
in image
note
This document, forwarded under a private letter of the same date by Washington, is a draft in the hand of Hamilton.
notable person/group
James McHenry
George Washington
officers
William Smith
Secretary of War
adjutant general
army
notable location
Philadelphia
East Chester
Pennsylvania
notable item/thing
misconduct
recommendation
charges
election
constitution
commission
document number
1798121340102
page start
3
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (8 pages) | NMI12 (8 pages) | Collection: Sixth Congress: Executive Nominations to the Senate [6B-A2 & A3] (RG46) (M1706, roll 4) | 6B-A3 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | William Smith | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |