The President is much divested of his prejudices against me...
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
The President is much divested of his prejudices against me...
Description
States that "In general the fortifications of the New England States are in the most shabby condition," that they have been incorrectly constructed by unqualified personnel and that the mounted guns are altogether inadequate. Also states: "I may tell you, dear sir, that as long as an Inspector of Artillery is not appointed and charged alone with that department--a great deal of money will be spent to no advantage to the United States and rather to the disadvantage of the service in the moment of danger...The President I think is much divested of his ancient prejudices against me. I think a new application for that inspectorship as soon as the Senate is assembled would prove effectual..."
year created
1799
month created
09
day created
16
author
sent from location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Lewis Tousard
Inspector of Artillery
the President [Adams]
notable location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
New England States
notable item/thing
fortifications
mounted guns
document number
1799091660200
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 | Lewis Tousard | Portsmouth, New Hampshire | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |