Proper Dispositions in the War & Treasury Departments
Item
Type
Autograph Draft Letter
Title
Proper Dispositions in the War & Treasury Departments
Description
Hamilton recommends the process by which the speedy discharge of the troops and the redistribution of supplies and equipment may be accomplished.
year created
1793
month created
11
day created
13
author
sent from location
Town of Washington
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Partially illegible.
The name of the author is not shown but is assumed to be Alexander Hamilton based on the content of the letter.
The name of the author is not shown but is assumed to be Alexander Hamilton based on the content of the letter.
notable person/group
Governor Henry Lee
Alexander Hamilton
Mr. Holt
the Secretary of War {Knox]
notable location
Town of Washington [Virginia]
Pittsburgh
Frederick, Maryland
Philadelphia
New London, Virginia
Fort Cumberland
notable item/thing
Accoutrements, Ammunition, Tents
Knapsacks
Kettles
Canteens
notable idea/issue
Embezzlement
document number
1793111337002
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | PCD22 (4 pages) | Collection: Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers. | V: 28, P: 61 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | Town of Washington | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James Lee | [unknown] | [n/a] |