Reports Complaint of Insult to Hamilton
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Reports Complaint of Insult to Hamilton
Description
Responds to William Simmons's claim that Vance grossly insulted him and requests immediate repercussions. Forwards complaint to Major General Hamilton.
year created
1799
month created
02
day created
20
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in image
notable person/group
Samuel Vance
James McHenry
William Simmons
Alexander Hamilton
notable location
War Department
Philadelphia
document number
1799022000101
page start
1
number of pages
1
transcription
War Department
20th February 1799
Sir
William Simmons the accountant for the Department of War, has stated to me in a letter of this date, that this morning while in the execution of the duties of his office he was most grossly insulted by you, and requested, the you be immediately arrested subject to his bringing forward the proper charges against you, which he says he will do, as soon as he can collect a statement of the allegations in writing from the several persons, who were present, at the time the above was offered to him.
I shall refer this complaint, together with such charges, as may be exhibited by the accountant, to Major General Hamilton, to take such order thereon, as to him may appear proper; and until his pleasure is known, you will continue in the City of Philadelphia, and consider yourself in arrest.
I am Sir your obedt servant
Capt Samuel Vance
[illegible]
20th February 1799
Sir
William Simmons the accountant for the Department of War, has stated to me in a letter of this date, that this morning while in the execution of the duties of his office he was most grossly insulted by you, and requested, the you be immediately arrested subject to his bringing forward the proper charges against you, which he says he will do, as soon as he can collect a statement of the allegations in writing from the several persons, who were present, at the time the above was offered to him.
I shall refer this complaint, together with such charges, as may be exhibited by the accountant, to Major General Hamilton, to take such order thereon, as to him may appear proper; and until his pleasure is known, you will continue in the City of Philadelphia, and consider yourself in arrest.
I am Sir your obedt servant
Capt Samuel Vance
[illegible]
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | KFU22 (1 pages) | Collection: MMC, McHenry, James: mm85004543 | [unknown] |
| [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 | Samuel Vance | [unknown] | [n/a] |