Ignorance of Some Officers in the Old Regiments
Document 1799John F. Hamtramck explains his reference in an earlier letter to the ignorance of some officers in the Old Regiments. By using the term "ignorance" he meant to convey the want of the necessary education for an officer to do the duties of his profession.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
John F. Hamtramck explains his reference in an earlier letter to the ignorance of some officers in the Old Regiments. By using the term "ignorance" he meant to convey the want of the necessary education for an officer to do the duties of his profession.
Date
12/19/1799
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Recipient
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Pittsburgh
Collection
Document number
1799121960000
Note
Document in The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, Vol. 24, p.110
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Alexander Hamilton
John Francis Hamtramck
James Wilkinson
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Pittsburgh
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