Approbation of the Service of the Troops

Item

Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Title

Approbation of the Service of the Troops

Description

General Orders: Maj. Gen. Hamilton assures the troops who are about to retire from the field that they carry with them his sense that they deserve the highest merits. They have exemplified how speedily American soldiers can be prepared to meet the enemies of their country.

year created

1800

month created

06

day created

07

author

sent from location

Adjutant General

in collection

notable person/group

Alexander Hamilton
American
soldiers
enemy
troops
Major General
Adjutant General
citizens

notable location

Adjutant General's Office
New York
field

notable idea/issue

preparations
march
defense
defend
merit
zeal
patriotism
spirit
conduct
service
affection
retire
character
approval

document number

1800060737000

page start

1

Document instances

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

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author W. North Adjutant General [n/a]