Pained Reaction to Knox's Refusal, Etc.
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Pained Reaction to Knox's Refusal, Etc.
Description
Among other matters, Hamilton expresses dismay at General Knox's negative response to his subordination to Hamilton in the Provisional Army and voices his gratitude at Washington's continued support during the ongoing controversy.
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
20
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
General [Henry] Knox
influential men in our affairs
General [Charles Cotesworth] Pinckney
Secretary of War [McHenry]
the President [John Adams]
Colonel Walker
[William] Heth
notable location
New York
New England
notable item/thing
military appointments
pretensions as an officer
the late army
General Knox's letter
promotions
relative rank
Commissions
Inspector General
military employment
impractibility of his temper
document number
1798082090001
Item sets
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | WGH11 (4 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 14 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |