Speculation Relative to Hamilton's Presence with the Army, Etc.
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Speculation Relative to Hamilton's Presence with the Army, Etc.
Description
Along with a discussion of the submission by the insurgents in western Pennsylvania and whether or not the houses of Congress will meet, Washington informs Hamilton of attacks upon him by [Benjamin Franklin] Bache, specifically questioning the motives of a Secretary of the Treasury who remains with the Army.
year created
1794
month created
11
day created
05
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
note
Cited in Hamilton to Washington, 11/11/1794
cited note
Cited document addressed to the War Office
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
troops
Senate
Congress
[Benjamin Franklin] Bache
Mrs. Hamilton
Mrs. Schuyler
son John and daughter
notable location
Philadelphia
Bedford
Archives
Senate
western Pennsylvania
notable item/thing
route of either column of the Army
copy of the order
papers sent from the Secretary of State's [Jefferson] office
originals
Archives
batteries
the Gazettes
good health and spirits
further indications of submission
departure from Bedford
want of a quorum in the Senate
good health and spirits
further indications of submission
departure from Bedford
want of a quorum in the Senate
Whiskey Rebellion
insurrection
notable phrase
Bache (as I expected) has opened his batteries upon your motives for remaining with the Army.
document number
1794110540001
transcription
Philadelphia 5th Novr. 1794
(42) 79
Dear Sir,
Since my last to you, I have received your several letters of the 25th. 26th. and 29th of last month, & am glad to hear that the Troops continued to be in good health & spirits, notwithstanding the bad weather & the Roads, and that further indications of submission were likely to be manifested by the Insurgents.
I have not received the [undecipherable] of either column of the army - nor a copy of the order establishing them, issued on the day of my departure ffrom Bedford.
Upon enquiry, I find that it was copies only, of Papers that had been sent from the Secretary of State's Office, the originals being adjudge necessary for the Archives.
For want of a quorum in in the Senate, Congress have not yet proceeded on business, and it is questionable, it
seems,
seems whether [undecipherable] make a house today, five members being wanting for this purpose, yesterday afternoon.
Bache [?] (as I expected) has opened his batteries upon your motives for remaining with the Army. As the papers I presume are sent to you, I shall not repeat them. Although there are some late arrivals, the Gazettes have not, as yet, announced anything new.
Mr. Hamilton & your family [undecipherable] yesterday. Mr. Schuyler and son (John) and daughter, are there, but talk of going away today, or tomorrow
I am -- Your affecte
Go Washington
Philadelphia September
the 5 1794
1794
(42) 79
Dear Sir,
Since my last to you, I have received your several letters of the 25th. 26th. and 29th of last month, & am glad to hear that the Troops continued to be in good health & spirits, notwithstanding the bad weather & the Roads, and that further indications of submission were likely to be manifested by the Insurgents.
I have not received the [undecipherable] of either column of the army - nor a copy of the order establishing them, issued on the day of my departure ffrom Bedford.
Upon enquiry, I find that it was copies only, of Papers that had been sent from the Secretary of State's Office, the originals being adjudge necessary for the Archives.
For want of a quorum in in the Senate, Congress have not yet proceeded on business, and it is questionable, it
seems,
seems whether [undecipherable] make a house today, five members being wanting for this purpose, yesterday afternoon.
Bache [?] (as I expected) has opened his batteries upon your motives for remaining with the Army. As the papers I presume are sent to you, I shall not repeat them. Although there are some late arrivals, the Gazettes have not, as yet, announced anything new.
Mr. Hamilton & your family [undecipherable] yesterday. Mr. Schuyler and son (John) and daughter, are there, but talk of going away today, or tomorrow
I am -- Your affecte
Go Washington
Philadelphia September
the 5 1794
1794
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | WGE13 (2 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 10 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | George Washington | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |