Notification of Appointment
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Notification of Appointment
Description
Washington approved of Wilkinson's appointment to Major in Infantry. Senate must approve promotion. Advised to wait in the ready for Maj. Gen. Hamilton's orders.
year created
1799
month created
06
day created
26
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Henry Rutledge
James McHenry
President
Major
5th Regiment of Infantry
Senate
Major General Alexander Hamilton
notable location
War Department
New York
notable item/thing
appointment
commission
pay and emoluments
notable idea/issue
promotion
orders
document number
1799062600101
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | NCV14 (2 pages) | Collection: Dreer Collection | Rutledge Papers, P:66. |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Rutledge | [unknown] | [n/a] |