Prevent the repetition of similar imprudence...
Document 1799Circular to the Commandants of Regiments: Hamilton warns of the ill effects of officers complaining in front of their men about the poor quality of articles furnished by the army. Such talk can only foster discontent among the troops. If there are complaints, they should be made by officers to their commandants who should then inform Hamilton of suggestions for improvements.
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Autograph Draft Document
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Circular to the Commandants of Regiments: Hamilton warns of the ill effects of officers complaining in front of their men about the poor quality of articles furnished by the army. Such talk can only foster discontent among the troops. If there are complaints, they should be made by officers to their commandants who should then inform Hamilton of suggestions for improvements.
Date
09/07/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799090737000
Note
Cited in Rice to Hamilton, 10/04/1799.
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
particular officers have incautiously indulged remarks in the presence of their men respecting the bad qualities of articles furnished
Secretary of War [McHenry]
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
foster discontent in the minds of the soldiery
prevent the repetition of similar imprudence
place the army on a comfortable and respectable footing
desultory observations have...been made to me respecting particular aricles
special... report from the commandant of each Regiment of the quantity and quality of all the articles which have been received
arms
accoutrements
clothing
tents
camp utensils
suggestions [for] improving the articles