Proper Rule for Promotions in the Army
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Proper Rule for Promotions in the Army
Description
Hamilton affirms that there can only be one rule for promotions in the Army and notes that distributing the older Captains among the four regiments of the old establishment may ameliorate possible anquish on their part.
year created
1799
month created
04
day created
26
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
General Officers
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
proper rule for promotions in the Army
situation of the four regiments of the old establishment
understood rights of the older Captains
distribution of the oldest Captains among the four regiments
promotions to field officers
document number
1799042640300
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |