Acceptance of the Appointment
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Acceptance of the Appointment
Description
McHenry expresses his hope that General Knox will accept his appointment in the Provisional Army, with the understanding that any concerns about the relative rank of Major Generals will be resolved at a later date.
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
22
author
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Cited in McHenry to Wolcott, 10/13/1798. This copy is a draft enclosed in Hamilton to McHenry, 08/19/1798, and an additional copy enclosed in McHenry to Washington, 09/10/1798.
Syrett indicates that, "With the exception of two phrases, McHenry sent this letter as Hamilton wrote it to Knox on August 22, 1798."
Syrett indicates that, "With the exception of two phrases, McHenry sent this letter as Hamilton wrote it to Knox on August 22, 1798."
notable person/group
Henry Knox
James McHenry
notable item/thing
patriotic sentiments
acceptance of an appointment
relative rank of the generals
order of the nominations and appointments
binding rule in our military code
priority of rank
officers nominated on the same day
the late Army
formal appeal of the rule
notable phrase
It is extremely regretted that any circumstance should induce you to hesitate about the acceptance of an appointment in which it is not to be doubted your services would be eminently useful.
document number
1798082200501
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | WGH16 (2 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 14 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |