Enough Force to Awe the Disaffected
Document 1799Hamilton warns against the deployment of an inadequate force. Sufficient strength must be displayed to inspire respect and to awe the disaffected. Thus will be avoided the magnification of a riot into an insurrection.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hamilton warns against the deployment of an inadequate force. Sufficient strength must be displayed to inspire respect and to awe the disaffected. Thus will be avoided the magnification of a riot into an insurrection.
Date
03/18/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799031840100
Note
Copy in the handwriting of Philip Church.
Marked "Private."
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
large corps of auxiliary cavalry
large force
Notable locations
New York
Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Notable items
magnifying a riot into an insurrection
inadequate force
it ought to appear like a Hercules
inspire respect by the display of strength
consideration of expense
advantages of energy
make no mistake, I only offer a principle and a caution
interfering with farming pursuits
marching orders
eventual support of the corps to be employed
awe the disaffected