Religious Enthusiasm, Etc.
Document 1800In referring to David Austin, Hamilton asserts that enthusiasm is a very good thing but religious enthusiasm is at least a dangerous instrument so he refuses to authorize Austin's employment.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
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In referring to David Austin, Hamilton asserts that enthusiasm is a very good thing but religious enthusiasm is at least a dangerous instrument so he refuses to authorize Austin's employment.
Date
03/12/1800
Author
Recipient
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New York
Collection
Document number
1800031237000
Notable persons
William S Smith
Alexander Hamilton
David Austin
George Kirkland
Ogden
White
Notable locations
New York
Scotch Plains
New Jersey
War Department