You Should Not Decline the Appointment, Etc.
Document 1798Hamilton urges Washington to accept leadership of the provisional army being proposed in respond to the threat of a war with France.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hamilton urges Washington to accept leadership of the provisional army being proposed in respond to the threat of a war with France.
Date
07/08/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798070890001
Notable persons
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
the Community
the President [John Adams]
a good army
provisional army
President United States
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Seat of Government
France
Notable items
Quasi War with France
your nomination
public satisfaction
great damp upon the ardor of the country
certain Commander
arrangement of the army
military service
adherence to routine
reputation
future success