Requests copy of General Darke's letter

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Requests copy of General Darke's letter

Description

Writes that he has observed in the newspapers a letter from McHenry to General William Darke on the subject of appointments in the army. Notes that a number of people are "exceedingly displeased" with the general's conduct, and requests for a copy of the general's letters to McHenry, providing that they aren't of a private nature.

year created

1799

month created

05

day created

10

sent from location

Martinburgh

recipient

sent to location

Philadelphia

in collection

in image

notable person/group

James McHenry
Philip Pendleton
William Darke
army

notable location

Philadelphia
Martinsburg

notable item/thing

Appointments
newspapers
letters
publication

notable idea/issue

Conduct
propriety

document number

1799051040101

page start

1

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Document instances

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[view document] (4 pages) BRP03 (4 pages) Collection: James McHenry Papers B: 4, 4

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Philip Pendleton Martinburgh [n/a]
Recipient James McHenry Philadelphia [n/a]