Discussion of Appointment of Officers by Washington
Type
Autograph Draft Letter
Title
Discussion of Appointment of Officers by Washington
Description
Refers to negative words between Knox, Hamilton, and Pinckney in regards to congressional appointment. Mentions right of Washington to appoint officers and staff.
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
22
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
in image
note
Copy enclosed in McHenry to Washington, 09/10/1798. Cited in McHenry to Multiple, 10/12/1798.
cited note
Cited document sent from the War Office
notable person/group
Henry Knox
James McHenry
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Charles Pinckney
Senate
notable location
War Department
Mount Vernon
document number
1798082200301
page start
1
number of pages
4
