Viewing the Governors as First Generals of the Militia, Etc.
Document 1799Hamilton points out the defective wording in the Non-Intercourse laws and approves the Governors of each State being regarded as the first General of the State Militia. He seeks an endorsement of young Wharton who has been recommended for appointment as his secretary.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hamilton points out the defective wording in the Non-Intercourse laws and approves the Governors of each State being regarded as the first General of the State Militia. He seeks an endorsement of young Wharton who has been recommended for appointment as his secretary.
Date
03/21/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799032137000
Notable persons
Oliver Wolcott, Jr..
Alexander Hamilton
the Executive [Adams]
some underwriters
young Wharton
Inspector General [Hamilton]
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
plan pursued with regard to vessels arriving contrary to the Non-intercourse laws
testimony of the character of an individual
caution in the execution
what was doubtless intended by the legislature [Congress]
essential to the policy of the act
the late President's [Washington's] administration
considering the Governor of each state as the first General of the Militia
obviate many difficulties and collisions
draw the state executives to the General Government
hardship
not permitted to exchange the blanks for others
avoid the appearance of greediness and rigor in the government