Appointment as Lieutenant of Marines
Type
Document
Title
Appointment as Lieutenant of Marines
Description
James McKnight is appointed Lieutenant of Marines on board the ship of war Delaware. He is to recruit a sergeant, corporal, drum, fife and twenty one privates. He is to pay particular attention to rules and regulations.
year created
1798
month created
06
day created
15
author
recipient
in image
notable person/group
President John Adams
Senate
War Office
James McHenry
Secretary of War
Marines
notable location
War Office
notable item/thing
recruiting
document number
1798061515301