MCHENRY JAMES Document Signed as Secretary of War

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MCHENRY, JAMES. Document Signed, as Secretary of War, to General Anthony Wayne, the last page of official orders from George Washington concerning the reorganization of the Legion of the United States into the U. S. Army. 1 page, single 4to sheet; nicely framed. Philadelphia, 27 August 1796

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"And the President of the United States further authorizes and directs the said Major General Anthony Wayne to arrange the Non-Commissioned officers, Privates and musicians of the Legion and the Light Dragoons in conformity with the said law . . ."