Discusses Tension with War Department and Navy Department

Item

Type

Autograph Letter

Title

Discusses Tension with War Department and Navy Department

Description

Mentions dispute between Mr. Stoddart and himself, and the possibility of commanders proving to be either a blessing or a curse. Debates congressional authority.

year created

1799

month created

07

day created

12

author

sent from location

War Department

recipient

in image

note

Cited in Adams to McHenry, 07/19/1799.

cited note

Cited document sent from the War Office

notable person/group

John Adams
James McHenry
Benjamin Stoddart

notable location

War Department
Navy Department
Treasury Department

document number

1799071200001

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (3 pages) KGC04 (3 pages) Collection: MMC, McHenry, James: mm85004543 [unknown]

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author James McHenry War Department [n/a]
Recipient John Adams [unknown] [n/a]