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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New York Jun 6. 1799
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Secrtn Mr. Patterson's letter. It is not my intention immediately to with draw more than Cochran's & Henry's Companies — the other troops may remain on the insurgent scene. I should prefer them remaining together. Perhaps the vicinity of Easton may be the best single Station. But I am not without apprehension that the troops may be corrupted by remaining long in a disaffected scene. Is there no more affected Spot or in the neighbourhood of Easton where they may answer the end?
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[I. M. Gen. ?]
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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
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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