Pained Reaction to Knox's Refusal, Etc.
Document 1798Among other matters, Hamilton expresses dismay at General Knox's negative response to his subordination to Hamilton in the Provisional Army and voices his gratitude at Washington's continued support during the ongoing controversy.
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Type
Letter Signed
Description
Among other matters, Hamilton expresses dismay at General Knox's negative response to his subordination to Hamilton in the Provisional Army and voices his gratitude at Washington's continued support during the ongoing controversy.
Date
08/20/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798082090001
Notable persons
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
General [Henry] Knox
influential men in our affairs
General [Charles Cotesworth] Pinckney
Secretary of War [McHenry]
the President [John Adams]
Colonel Walker
[William] Heth
Notable locations
New York
New England
Notable items
military appointments
pretensions as an officer
the late army
General Knox's letter
promotions
relative rank
Commissions
Inspector General
military employment
impractibility of his temper