Alexander Hamilton
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Illicit French Privateers Flouting U.S. Authority to Be Stripped of Military Equipment If Entering U.S. Ports Again
Explains that the government has suffered much embarrassment from illicit French privateers running from one American port to the next, effectively getting the asylum that was to be denied to them …
Jonathan Trumbull Jr. PapersHamilton Volunteers to Fight the Insurrection
Hamilton expresses his wish to join in the effort to combat the insurrection in western Pennsylvania. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton PapersEscort of Artillery Detachment (Whiskey Rebellion)
Informing of Lieutenant Daniel Bissell's march to escort a train of artillery and military stores for the Maryland and Virginia Militia called out against "the Western Insurgents" (or the Whiskey …
Morse Autograph CollectionDomestic or Foreign Sail Cloth for Frigates
Hamilton inquires as to whether domestic of foreign sail cloth should be used on the frigates. He would prefer the use of domestic cloth but it must be really good.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Disposition of Militia from New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Hamilton reports on the disposition of two detachments of militia the need for which is in dispute. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton PapersDisarming Privateer Vessels in U.S. Ports
Due to the recent events surrounding a privateer vessel, President issued proclamation that ordered all privateer vessels now in port to be stripped of their weapons.
Dreer CollectionCorrect Intepretation of the Act that Prohibits Arming of Belligerent Vessels in U.S. Ports
Refers to embarrassing misconception of recent Act of Congress. Defines rebel action against the U. S., focusing on the war-like behavior of frigates acting without commissions. Expressed concern for …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
