Nomination of Two Young Gentleman as Cadets
Item
Type
Draft Document
Title
Nomination of Two Young Gentleman as Cadets
Description
Circular to the Commandants of Regiments: "The Secretary of War has determined to appoint immediately two Cadets to each regiment and he has directed me to request from the several Commandants a special recommendation of two young gentlemen for the purpose. You have nominated different persons from time to time as Cadets severally: but [it is now wished that you should make a selection of two whom you prefer.] The Secretary of War observes in his letters that the Cadets are to expect promotion from merit only and not on the principle of succession. You will be pleased to [take care that this will be well understood by the parties.]"
year created
1799
month created
09
day created
19
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Cited in Rice to Hamilton, 10/26/1799.
Draft in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How.
Draft in the handwriting of Thomas Y. How.
cited note
Cited document that was neither sent to nor from the War Office
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of War [McHenry]
Cadets
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
promotion
merit
document number
1799091937000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Commandants of Regiments | [unknown] | [n/a] |