Deriving Aid from the General Officers
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Deriving Aid from the General Officers
Description
Among other matters, Hamilton decries the decision to waive emoluments for general officers until called into active service and hopes the President will change his mind and take advantage of this important resource.
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
29
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
sent to location
Stock[budn], Massachusettes
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Theodore Sedgwick
Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of War [McHenry]
General Officers
the President [John Adams]
notable location
Stockbridge
Massachusetts
New York
notable item/thing
military affairs
appointments of regimental officers
emoluments
actual service
emoluments
service
notable phrase
Steps have been taken towards the correction of his obvious mistake, the success of which now depends on the President--and on that success the alternative of some or no energy
document number
1798082990101
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | WGH24 (2 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 14 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Theodore Sedgwick | Stock[budn], Massachusettes | [n/a] |