Compensation for Losses Sustained During the War
Item
Type
Printed or published letter
Title
Compensation for Losses Sustained During the War
Description
In a Circular Letter, the Officers of the Massachusetts Line argue that they and their soldiers should be compensated for the losses they incurred during the war for independence.
year created
1792
month created
02
day created
28
sent from location
Boston
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
in image
author note
W. Heath; J. Brooks; H. Jackson; W. Eust[us]; Joseph Cro[rker]; Thomas Edward.
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Officers of the Massachusetts Line
the late Army
soldiers
Agent to Congress
faithful companions of the war
Convention of Officers from All the States
General William Hull
W. Heath
J. Brooks
H. Jackson
W. Eustis
Joseph Crocker
Thomas Edwards
Secretary of Treasury
Henry Jackson
agent of congress
notable location
Philadelphia
Boston
Britain
notable item/thing
compensation for the losses sustained
memorial
relief
information
debt as yet uncharged
application
voice of the United States
claims
certificates
immutable principles of reason, equity, and justice
peace
finances of the country
records of the old government
merits of our cause
present session of Congress
circular letter
document number
1792022860001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | WGD04 (2 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 7 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Officers of the Massachusetts Line | Boston | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | Philadelphia | [n/a] |