Troops May Be Corrupted
Document 1799Refers to Mr. Patterson's letter. It is not Hamilton's intention to withdraw more than Cochran's and Henry's Companies. The other troops should remain on the insurgents' scene although he is concerned that some of the troops may be corrupted by staying too long in a disaffected scene.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Refers to Mr. Patterson's letter. It is not Hamilton's intention to withdraw more than Cochran's and Henry's Companies. The other troops should remain on the insurgents' scene although he is concerned that some of the troops may be corrupted by staying too long in a disaffected scene.
Date
06/06/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799060640102
Page start
1
Note
Cited in McHenry to Hamilton, 06/11/1799. (Syrett listed this document in the appendix to vol. 23.)
Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
Mr. Patterson
Walter L. Cochran
John J. Henry
Notable locations
New York
vicinity of Easton
insurgents scene