Accepting appointment in the War Department Type Autograph Letter Signed Title Accepting appointment in the War Department Description Formally accepts the appointment received from the Secretary of War earlier that morning, assuring him that he will not disappoint. Requests that he be given between seven to ten days to visit his friends, who live seventy miles away. year created 1800 month created 04 day created 14 author Samuel Annin recipient James McHenry in collection James McHenry Papers in image BRV15 notable person/group James McHenry Samuel Annin friends notable item/thing Appointment miles duties [journey] notable idea/issue Honor trust [travel] document number 1800041441001 page start 1 Layout Sort Position Last edited Last completed Last approved Ascending Descending Sort Filter No filter Is edited Is not edited Is completed Is not completed Is approved Is not approved Filter Show original titles of 1 1–2 of 2 Page Last transcribed Status #1 1800/BRV15_1.jpg Transcribe Not transcribed New #2 1800/BRV15_2.jpg Transcribe Not transcribed New #1 1800/BRV15_1.jpg Transcribe Last transcribed Not transcribed Status New #2 1800/BRV15_2.jpg Transcribe Last transcribed Not transcribed Status New