Religious Enthusiasm, Etc.

Item

Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Title

Religious Enthusiasm, Etc.

Description

In referring to David Austin, Hamilton asserts that enthusiasm is a very good thing but religious enthusiasm is at least a dangerous instrument so he refuses to authorize Austin's employment.

year created

1800

month created

03

day created

12

sent from location

New York

recipient

in collection

notable person/group

William S Smith
Alexander Hamilton
David Austin
George Kirkland
Ogden
White

notable location

New York
Scotch Plains
New Jersey
War Department

notable idea/issue

employment
authorization
religion
application
religious enthusiasm

document number

1800031237000

Document instances

In image In source Location in source
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[view document] (0 pages) [no image] Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton [unknown]

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Alexander Hamilton New York [n/a]
Recipient William S. Smith [unknown] [n/a]