Reasons for Discontinuance of Augustus de Grasse, Engineer; Explanation for Letter Supposedly Lost in Postal System, & Recommendations for 6th Regiment Ensign
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Reasons for Discontinuance of Augustus de Grasse, Engineer; Explanation for Letter Supposedly Lost in Postal System, & Recommendations for 6th Regiment Ensign
Description
Lists reasons for Augustus de Grasse being "left out of the service" after being employed as an engineer, citing gambling with government money and lack of usefulness as an engineer. Advises that the man not be encouraged to expect an appointment to the corps of Artillerists & Engineers. Confirms the apparently long time a letter took to reach Adams as the result of a mis-dating on McHenry's part -- the letter was not as old as Adams supposed. Notifies Adams of two recommendations of a civilian doctor as an ensign for the 6th Regiment.
year created
1799
month created
09
day created
21
author
sent from location
Trenton
recipient
in collection
note
The secnd collection partially duplicates the first.
notable person/group
John Adams
James McHenry
Augustus de Grasse
Artillerists and Engineers
Lieutenant Colonel Reed
6th Regiment of Infantry
Major General Alexander Hamilton
Roger Culture
William B Grove
notable location
Trenton
North Carolina
notable item/thing
gaming
case
service
recommendation
appointment
document number
1799092100101
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (11 pages) | IDI16 (11 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 396 |
| [view document] (4 pages) | KGF08 (4 pages) | Collection: MMC, McHenry, James: mm85004543 | R: 4 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Trenton | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |