Benefits of the War Against the Insurgency, Etc.
Item
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Title
Benefits of the War Against the Insurgency, Etc.
Description
Among many other matters including Hamilton's impending resignation, Carrington expresses his views on the success of the war against the insurgency. He particularly notes the importance of confronting the insurgents with overwhelming force and comments on the benefits of having the militia encounter firsthand the hypocrisy of the so-called fighters for liberty. [Whiskey Rebellion]
year created
1794
month created
12
day created
12
author
sent from location
Richmond
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Cited in Carrington to Hamilton, 12/26/1794.
created note
In Carrington to Hamilton, 12/26/1794 this letter was mistakenly said to have been written on 12/11/1794.
cited note
Cited document that was neither sent to nor from the War Office
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Edward Carrington
returned troops
our good democrats
immaculate guardians of our liberties. our militia
our Virginians
better citizens
Congress
actors on the stage of our political farce
Houses [of Congress]
little puppets
House of Represenatives
notable location
Richmond
notable item/thing
late insurrection
civil war
quiet of our citizens
unjust expense
fallacious spirit of our liberty
hypocrisy
insurgency
contraband politics of our Representatives
suffrages
senatorial seats
violent measures
elections
violence of enmity
wickedness
follies
danger
southern politics
chagrin and humility
foreign nations
Genet's projects
vices
true interests of the Commonwealth
your resignation
attacks of faction
future slander
public confidence
private friendship
document number
1794121290001
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (7 pages) | WGE19 (7 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 10 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Edward Carrington | Richmond | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |