Doubts of My Adequacy
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Doubts of My Adequacy
Description
Despite his inexperience, Ellery decides to accept the position of Assistant Adjutant General and promises to expend every exertion to diminish his incompetence.
year created
1799
month created
05
day created
14
author
sent from location
Newport, Rhode Island
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Abraham Ellery
Adjutant General North
notable location
Newport, Rhode Island
notable item/thing
appointment as Assistant Adjutant General
total inexperience of its duties
hesitation in making my determination
doubts of my adequacy
no exertions on my part will be wanting to diminish my incompetance
document number
1799051460000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Abraham R. Ellery | Newport, Rhode Island | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |