Recommendation for William Armstrong
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Recommendation for William Armstrong
Description
Hamilton believed that despite Armstrong's previous citizenship in England, the man would make a good Major with outstanding moral character. Hamilton also noted that if hostilities progressed, the United States would require his services and others like him.
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
01
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
print doc only
created note
This document is dated August 1-2, 1798.
notable person/group
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
William Armstrong
Christopher Hutton
Adjutant
ajutant
Major
President
Secretary of War
William LeConte
law clerk
British
officer
Secretary of War
notable location
New York
England
Great Britain
America
notable item/thing
recommendations
commission
appointment
notable idea/issue
citizenship
moral
character
appointment
nomination
document number
1798080140000
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 | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |