Numerous Military Functions of Great Importance
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Numerous Military Functions of Great Importance
Description
Hamilton's recommendations on the organization of certain portions of the army and his views on the proper role of the Army's Quartermaster General. Asks Wolcott to talk to the Secretary of War about these matters
year created
1799
month created
04
day created
08
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Copy in the handwriting of Philip Church.
notable person/group
Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of War [McHenry]
Agents with the Army
principal officers at the Seat of Government [Philadelphia]
Quartermaster General
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
important branch of our military service
interior of the Army
business of procuring supplies
military functions of great importance
abundant employment
document number
1799040837200
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 | Oliver Wolcott, Jr. | [unknown] | [n/a] |