The Necessity of Calling You Into Service
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
The Necessity of Calling You Into Service
Description
Among other matters, Wolcott suggests to Hamilton that he replace McHenry as Secretary of War. He discusses the claims of British creditors and the progress of sickness in Philadelphia
year created
1798
month created
08
day created
09
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
Alexander Hamilton
Mr. [James] McHenry
the President [John Adams]
British creditors
notable location
Philadelphia
Trenton
notable item/thing
arguments
conversation with Mr. McHenry
President's permission
state of public supplies
Military department
expense
considerable reforms
Treaty
trouble
progress of sickness
claims of British creditors
notable phrase
You must my friend come on with the expectation of being Secretary of War in fact.
document number
1798080960103
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (1 pages) | WGG23 (6 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Oliver Wolcott, Jr. | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |