My Willingness to Serve

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Should an emergency arise, Hamilton expresses his willingness to serve in an army under Washington's leadership so long as the service he renders is proportional to the sacrifice he would make.

Date

06/02/1798

Sent from

New York

Document number

1798060290001

Note

Cited in Washington to Hamilton, 07/14/1798.

Notable persons

George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
army
Inspector General
President United States

Notable locations

New York

Notable items

anxiety
adequate emergency
military services
public confidence
sacrifice
the Executive
prospects in the South
public temper
security to the Country