Viewing the Governors as First Generals of the Militia, Etc.
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Viewing the Governors as First Generals of the Militia, Etc.
Description
Hamilton points out the defective wording in the Non-Intercourse laws and approves the Governors of each State being regarded as the first General of the State Militia. He seeks an endorsement of young Wharton who has been recommended for appointment as his secretary.
year created
1799
month created
03
day created
21
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Oliver Wolcott, Jr..
Alexander Hamilton
the Executive [Adams]
some underwriters
young Wharton
Inspector General [Hamilton]
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
plan pursued with regard to vessels arriving contrary to the Non-intercourse laws
testimony of the character of an individual
caution in the execution
what was doubtless intended by the legislature [Congress]
essential to the policy of the act
the late President's [Washington's] administration
considering the Governor of each state as the first General of the Militia
obviate many difficulties and collisions
draw the state executives to the General Government
hardship
not permitted to exchange the blanks for others
avoid the appearance of greediness and rigor in the government
document number
1799032137000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [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 | Oliver Wolcott, Jr. | [unknown] | [n/a] |