Soliciting for the Surgeoncy of New York
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Soliciting for the Surgeoncy of New York
Description
In discussing his solicitation for the surgeoncy of New York, Dr. Bunchanan argues that for medical officers the place of seniority should never apply and would indeed be a despicable scale for the assessment of abilities. He notes that he is a son of New York and has an unequivical affection for his country.
year created
1800
month created
08
day created
19
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
note
Partially illegible.
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
W. W. Buchanan
Captain Morris
Secretary of the Navy
Benjamin Stoddert
Mr. Davis
surgeon
medical officers
Mrs. Hodgdon
notable location
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
notable item/thing
the New York
ship
vessel
the Adams
the President
commission
application
seniority
collegiate duties
education
surgeoncy
document number
1800081980001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZQX21 (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 8 |
| [view document] (3 pages) | ZQX21a (3 pages) | Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) | B: 8 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | W. W. Buchanan | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | Philadelphia | [n/a] |