The Necessity of Calling You Into Service

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

Among other matters, Wolcott suggests to Hamilton that he replace McHenry as Secretary of War. He discusses the claims of British creditors and the progress of sickness in Philadelphia

Date

08/09/1798

Sent from

Philadelphia

Document number

1798080960103

Notable persons

Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
Alexander Hamilton
Mr. [James] McHenry
the President [John Adams]
British creditors

Notable locations

Philadelphia
Trenton

Notable items

arguments
conversation with Mr. McHenry
President's permission
state of public supplies
Military department
expense
considerable reforms
Treaty
trouble
progress of sickness
claims of British creditors