Enough Force to Awe the Disaffected
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Enough Force to Awe the Disaffected
Description
Hamilton warns against the deployment of an inadequate force. Sufficient strength must be displayed to inspire respect and to awe the disaffected. Thus will be avoided the magnification of a riot into an insurrection.
year created
1799
month created
03
day created
18
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Copy in the handwriting of Philip Church.
Marked "Private."
Marked "Private."
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
James McHenry
large corps of auxiliary cavalry
large force
notable location
New York
Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
notable item/thing
magnifying a riot into an insurrection
inadequate force
it ought to appear like a Hercules
inspire respect by the display of strength
consideration of expense
advantages of energy
make no mistake, I only offer a principle and a caution
interfering with farming pursuits
marching orders
eventual support of the corps to be employed
awe the disaffected
document number
1799031840100
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 | Alexander Hamilton | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |