Recruiting in Virginia
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Recruiting in Virginia
Description
Lee discusses the prospects for recruiting in Virginia which is hindered by the considerable opposition to the general government within the state.
year created
1799
month created
03
day created
24
author
sent from location
Stratford, Virginia
recipient
sent to location
New York
in collection
in publication
in image
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Lee
Colonel Parker
the poor
popular characters
recruiting officers
notable location
New York
Stratford, Virginia
notable item/thing
recruiting service
consultation with the officers
preliminary step
the government
artificial obstruction
natural clogs
high price of labor
nomination
notable phrase
The weight which has ever been thrown in this state against the govenment operates constantly and applies its effects to all objects which concern the government.
document number
1799032490001
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | WGS23 (4 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 16 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Lee | Stratford, Virginia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | New York | [n/a] |