To Alexander Hamilton from James McHenry, 17 August 1799
From James McHenry, 17 August 1799
War department 17. August 1799.
Sir,
The President has been pleased to make the following appointments. viz—
Thirteenth Regiment | |
Joseph Trowbridge | Surgeon. |
Timothy Peirce | Mate |
John Spaulding | ditto |
Fourteenth Regiment | |
Charles Blake | Surgeon |
Luther Stearns | Mate |
Josiah Dwight | ditto |
Fifteenth Regiment. | |
Oliver Mann | Surgeon |
Jonathan White | Mate |
Ebenezer Lawrence | ditto. |
I have notified the Gentlemen of their appointments and transmitted information thereof to the respective Lt. Colonels Commandant—
I am Sir with great respect Your obed. servant
James McHenry
Major Genl. Hamilton.
(LS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).