Washington writes to McHenry regarding uniform insignia
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Washington writes to McHenry regarding uniform insignia
Description
Washington remits the cost expended by the Secretary at War in sending rank insignia to Mount Vernon. Washington states that he is expecting to have his uniform sent to Alexandria.
year created
1799
month created
06
day created
30
author
sent from location
Mount Vernon
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
in image
notable person/group
James McHenry
George Washington
notable location
Philadelphia
Mount Vernon
Alexandria
document number
1799063040001
page start
1
number of pages
2
transcription
[undecipherable]
[postage mark]
James McHenry Esq.
Secretary of War
Philadelphia
G. Washington
30 June 1799
Private
Mount Vernon 30th June 1799
Dear Sir,
Your favours of the 21st & 25th instant have been received.
For the stars, enclosed in the letter, I thank you. The amount of cost, six dollars, is herein remitted. I preferred sending a Columbia Bank note for a dollar, to one of Silver (in a letter), as it can readily be exchanged for the latter, and the other Banks issue no notes under five dollars.
For the Box which accompanied the letter of the 24th I feel much obliged. I have not had time yet to examine, and compare the figures with the Instructions, but prima facia, there is something curious, and I dare say useful in the design.
I shall send up to Alexandria on Wednesday, but shall feel no disappointmt if my uniform is not there. With very grt esteem & regard - I am - Dear Sir
Your Most Obedt & [undecipherable]
G Washington
Jas. McHenry Esq.
[postage mark]
James McHenry Esq.
Secretary of War
Philadelphia
G. Washington
30 June 1799
Private
Mount Vernon 30th June 1799
Dear Sir,
Your favours of the 21st & 25th instant have been received.
For the stars, enclosed in the letter, I thank you. The amount of cost, six dollars, is herein remitted. I preferred sending a Columbia Bank note for a dollar, to one of Silver (in a letter), as it can readily be exchanged for the latter, and the other Banks issue no notes under five dollars.
For the Box which accompanied the letter of the 24th I feel much obliged. I have not had time yet to examine, and compare the figures with the Instructions, but prima facia, there is something curious, and I dare say useful in the design.
I shall send up to Alexandria on Wednesday, but shall feel no disappointmt if my uniform is not there. With very grt esteem & regard - I am - Dear Sir
Your Most Obedt & [undecipherable]
G Washington
Jas. McHenry Esq.
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | KAI10 (2 pages) | Collection: Huntington Mss | HM 5338 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | George Washington | Mount Vernon | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |