Posting of the 12th Regiment
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Posting of the 12th Regiment
Description
Abigail Adams indicated to McHenry that, if militarily warranted, her son-in-law William S. Smith's 12th Regiment could be moved to Rhode Island to assist in completing fortifications, making it easier for her to see her daughter during the summer.
year created
1800
month created
04
day created
05
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
note
Papers of Alexander Hamilton, Vol. 24, p. 392
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
Abigal Adams
regiment
William S. Smith
notable location
Philadelphia
Jersey
Rhode Island
notable item/thing
gender
women
fortification
document number
1800040500001
page start
1
transcription
5 April 1800
To Gen. Hamilton
Philad. 5 April 1800
Dear Sir,
Mrs. Adams, at her drawing room yesterday evening took occasion to mention to me, that she had understood one of the regiments, now in Jersey, were to be removed to Rhode Island, perhaps to assist in completing the fortifications; that if so, and it did not break in upon a fixed disposition of the force it would give her great pleasure, could it be the Regiment commanded by Leiut. Colonel Smith. This she added would bring her daughter near to her during the summer, which it was very natural for her to desire.
I mention this conversation, that you may keep this thing in mind in the event of such a disposal of the 12 Regiment becoming at all proper.
I am Dr Sir with real esteem your [McHenry?]
To Gen. Hamilton
Philad. 5 April 1800
Dear Sir,
Mrs. Adams, at her drawing room yesterday evening took occasion to mention to me, that she had understood one of the regiments, now in Jersey, were to be removed to Rhode Island, perhaps to assist in completing the fortifications; that if so, and it did not break in upon a fixed disposition of the force it would give her great pleasure, could it be the Regiment commanded by Leiut. Colonel Smith. This she added would bring her daughter near to her during the summer, which it was very natural for her to desire.
I mention this conversation, that you may keep this thing in mind in the event of such a disposal of the 12 Regiment becoming at all proper.
I am Dr Sir with real esteem your [McHenry?]
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | KGJ10 (2 pages) | Collection: MMC, McHenry, James: mm85004543 | R: 5 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |