List of Observations on Current Political and Economic Situation
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
List of Observations on Current Political and Economic Situation
Description
Aversion to war held by most U.S. citizens, nothing to be gained from war with France. If negotiations fail, Hamilton advised that sloops of war and troops be prepared and authority be given to president for control of armed forces. Advised avoiding alliance with Great Britain.
year created
1798
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
print doc only.
created note
According to Syrett, 'This undated document was written after January 26, 1798, when McHenry wrote to H, and before February 12, the date of the receipt of the document.'
notable person/group
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
President
French
commissioners
merchants
provisional army
infantry
allies
Rufus King
privateer
notable location
coast
France, Great Britain
United States
Europe
England
Spain
Florida
Louisiana
South America
Holland
Portugal
notable item/thing
sloops of war
treaty
provisions
revenue
loan
vessel
notable idea/issue
defense of merchant vessels
war
peace
negotiations
mutual interest
hostility
debt
land ownership
document number
1798999940000
page start
1
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 | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |