Numerous Military Functions of Great Importance
Document 1799Hamilton's recommendations on the organization of certain portions of the army and his views on the proper role of the Army's Quartermaster General. Asks Wolcott to talk to the Secretary of War about these matters
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hamilton's recommendations on the organization of certain portions of the army and his views on the proper role of the Army's Quartermaster General. Asks Wolcott to talk to the Secretary of War about these matters
Date
04/08/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799040837200
Note
Copy in the handwriting of Philip Church.
Notable persons
Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of War [McHenry]
Agents with the Army
principal officers at the Seat of Government [Philadelphia]
Quartermaster General
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
important branch of our military service
interior of the Army
business of procuring supplies
military functions of great importance
abundant employment