None But Natives Ought to be Engaged
Document 1799Hamilton affirms his position that only native citizens or naturalized citizens ought to be enlisted, understanding that some recruiting officers may be tempted to contravene this policy once their district is depleted of native enlistees.
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Type
Autograph Draft Document
Description
Hamilton affirms his position that only native citizens or naturalized citizens ought to be enlisted, understanding that some recruiting officers may be tempted to contravene this policy once their district is depleted of native enlistees.
Date
05/25/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799052540000
Note
Cited in McHenry to Hamilton, 05/28/1799.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
recruiting officer
small body of foot soldiers
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
enlistment of foreigners
none but natives or naturalized citizens ought to be engaged
residence in the Country anterior to the Revolution
certificate of naturalization
connivance of the recruiting officers
after a district is exhausted of natives willing to enlist
injurioius collision
late insurrection [Fries's Rebellion]
awe the spirit of insurrection