Comments on President Adams and the Jeffersonian Opposition
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Type
Autograph Letter
Title
Comments on President Adams and the Jeffersonian Opposition
Description
Among other items of interest, General Hamilton decries the spirit of faction that, especially in Virginia, is more violent than ever. The leaders there possess all powers of the local government and seem determined to possess those of the National as well, according to Hamilton. Hamilton is referring to the Jeffersonian opposition to Federalist policy. Also bemoans the "Perverseness and capriciousness" of President Adams. Blames the rising opposition on "Vanity and Jealousy," and writes that "Passion wrests the helm from reason." Concludes that the Federalist government is "in a sad Dilemma," although he is pleased that the Federalists have a "decided Majority" in Congress, and believes that "Good Will towards the Government... predominates" among the "Mass of the People." Hamilton is also pleased that "Sympathy with the French Revolution" seems to be less.
year created
1800
month created
01
day created
05
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Papers of Alexander Hamilton, Vol. 24, pp. 167-9
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Rufus King
Federalists
Thomas Jefferson
Jeffersonians
Democratic-Republicans
John Adams
Navy
notable location
New York
Virginia
France
notable item/thing
military
duties
cypher
French Revolution
sedition
frigates
cruisers
document number
1800010537100
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
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Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Rufus King | [unknown] | [n/a] |