Recommendation of Colonel Burr as Superintendent
Document 1799Hamilton does not have the time to spend on fortifying the port of New York and recommends Colonel Burr for the position of Superintendent. Burr will surely accept the position if the monetary compensation is adequate.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hamilton does not have the time to spend on fortifying the port of New York and recommends Colonel Burr for the position of Superintendent. Burr will surely accept the position if the monetary compensation is adequate.
Date
02/12/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799021237100
Notable persons
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
Colonel Aaron Burr
Clarkeson
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
plan for fortifying our port
time and attention of a competent character as Superintendent
adequate compensation
collateral objections may have arisen from recent conduct of that gentleman