Deriving Aid from the General Officers
Document 1798Among other matters, Hamilton decries the decision to waive emoluments for general officers until called into active service and hopes the President will change his mind and take advantage of this important resource.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Among other matters, Hamilton decries the decision to waive emoluments for general officers until called into active service and hopes the President will change his mind and take advantage of this important resource.
Date
08/29/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798082990101
Notable persons
Theodore Sedgwick
Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of War [McHenry]
General Officers
the President [John Adams]
Notable locations
Stockbridge
Massachusetts
New York
Notable items
military affairs
appointments of regimental officers
emoluments
actual service
emoluments
service