Hamilton's Pay & Emoluments, Etc.
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Hamilton's Pay & Emoluments, Etc.
Description
McHenry assures Hamilton that he will address the question of Hamilton's pay and emoluments as early as possible. He intends to follow the English system for the recruiting service and will send a copy of the system to Hamilton for his perusal.
year created
1798
month created
12
day created
18
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
sent to location
New York
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
Congress
two companies of Hussars
General Washington
Secretary of War
President United States
light cavalry
notable location
New York
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
recruiting service
printed instructions
the English system
clothing
the office you now hold
justice
pay
emoluments
report to the President
papers and letters communicated to me by General Washington
congressional provisions
notable phrase
It is certain that you must been a [loser] in the way you mention, by accepting the office you now hold.
document number
1798121800001
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | WGK08 (3 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 15 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | New York | [n/a] |