The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00496.103 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1798 |
| Title | George Washington to James McHenry forwarding Anthony MacHarg's application for cavalry instructor |
| Date | 30 July 1798 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Forwards Anthony MacHarg's letter of application for cavalry instructor to Secretary of War McHenry. Washington expresses interest in MacHarg's experience but requires further testimonial to professional ability and personal character. |
| Subjects | President Cavalry Office Seeker Government and Civics President Quasi-war Military History Education |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) McHenry, James (1753-1816) MacHarg, Anthony (fl. 1798) |
| Place written | Mount Vernon, Virginia |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Notes: Fitzpatrick, Writings of Washington.36: 375-376. James McHenry was appointed as a secretary of war in 1796, replacing Timothy Pickering. Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Transcript | Show/hide |