"Democratic Influence" in Government
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
"Democratic Influence" in Government
Description
Due to the military reductions that were occasioned by a new "democratic influence" in government, Major Craig offers sympathies to Samuel Hodgdon for being removed from office. Craig also expresses regret that Colonel Pickering was among those fired. Craig is referring to the ascension of Thomas Jefferson into the White House, along with the Democratic-Republicans in Congress - the opposition to the Federalist agenda. Jefferson was known for his opposition to a standing army.
year created
1800
month created
05
day created
23
author
sent from location
Pittsburgh
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
Isaac Craig
Democratic-Republicans
Jeffersonians
Thomas Jefferson
Timothy Pickering
James O'Hara
John Francis Hamtramck
notable location
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
notable item/thing
standing army
military
debits
credits
removal
document number
1800052380101
page start
1
