Responding to the Hissings of Calumny, Etc.
Document 1799Williams discusses his translation, the imminent printing of the tables, and the essay on military fireworks. He thanks Hamilton for understanding a situation similar to one Hamilton endured. His family is with him at Perth Amboy where he will remain until ordered by the Secretary of War to begin his duties.
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Autograph Letter Signed
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Williams discusses his translation, the imminent printing of the tables, and the essay on military fireworks. He thanks Hamilton for understanding a situation similar to one Hamilton endured. His family is with him at Perth Amboy where he will remain until ordered by the Secretary of War to begin his duties.
Date
07/11/1799
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Sent from
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Collection
Document number
1799071160000
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Jonathan Williams
my family being here
Notable locations
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Notable items
enclosed sheets of my translation
tables are not yet all printed
if the plates could be ready, the whole might appear in a fortnight
essay on military fireworks...will soon be published in a separate pamphlet
kind sentiments with which you close your letter
you have heard the hissings of calumny and have indignantly crushed the viper
conduct of my whole life
fear of trespassing on your patience
papers I have lately submitted to the Secretary of War [McHenry]
office of Purveyor is to be divided into military and maritime