Assimilating Influence of the Military State
Document 1800Since Mr. Wilson appears to be a genteel sensible young man Hamilton has no objections to placing him in the new battalion. It would seem prudent to appoint young men who may not be of sound politics since the Military State can be a very assimilating influence.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Since Mr. Wilson appears to be a genteel sensible young man Hamilton has no objections to placing him in the new battalion. It would seem prudent to appoint young men who may not be of sound politics since the Military State can be a very assimilating influence.
Date
01/19/1800
Author
Recipient
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New York
Repository
Collection
Document number
1800011940001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
William Wilson
young men
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
battalion
service
character
policy
politics
appointment