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April 23, 1799
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Circular from Secretary of War James McHenry dated April 1, 1799, instructing newly appointed army officers to prepare for recruiting service under Major General Hamilton, with notes on delayed commissions from southern states and pay commencement.
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PROVIDENCE, (R. I.) April 13.
(circular.)
From the Secretary of War, to the Officers appointed during the last session of Congress to the additional army.
War Department,
SIR,
1st of April, 1799.
Major General Hamilton being charged with the recruiting service, you will hold yourself in readiness to obey such orders or instructions relative thereto as may be transmitted to you directly from him, or through your commanding officer.
The materials for the appointment of officers to be drawn from North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, being yet incomplete, no final arrangements can be made respecting relative rank; it has therefore been thought advisable to postpone any partial issue of commissions, until the officers from those states shall be appointed.
Your pay and emoluments will commence from the date of your letter of acceptance.
I have the honor to be,
With much respect,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES McHENRY.
(circular.)
From the Secretary of War, to the Officers appointed during the last session of Congress to the additional army.
War Department,
SIR,
1st of April, 1799.
Major General Hamilton being charged with the recruiting service, you will hold yourself in readiness to obey such orders or instructions relative thereto as may be transmitted to you directly from him, or through your commanding officer.
The materials for the appointment of officers to be drawn from North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, being yet incomplete, no final arrangements can be made respecting relative rank; it has therefore been thought advisable to postpone any partial issue of commissions, until the officers from those states shall be appointed.
Your pay and emoluments will commence from the date of your letter of acceptance.
I have the honor to be,
With much respect,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES McHENRY.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Military
What keywords are associated?
Army Appointments
Recruiting Service
Military Commissions
Southern States Officers
What entities or persons were involved?
Major General Hamilton
James Mchenry
Where did it happen?
Providence, R. I.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Providence, R. I.
Event Date
April 1, 1799
Key Persons
Major General Hamilton
James Mchenry
Event Details
Circular letter instructing officers appointed to the additional army to hold readiness for recruiting service under Major General Hamilton. Appointments from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia incomplete, delaying commissions and rank arrangements. Pay starts from acceptance letter date.