Desertion Prevails to a Ruinous Extent
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Desertion Prevails to a Ruinous Extent
Description
Hamilton lists his four remedies to solve the problem of rampant desertions. He is particularly insistent that the President should support the courts as they sentence deserters to the most extreme forms of punishment.
year created
1799
month created
05
day created
27
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
this culprit
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
desertion prevails to a ruinous extent
remedies
greater attention to discipline
additional care in furnishing supplies due the soldiery
forebearance to enlist foreigners
energy in the punishment of offenders
attention due to a matter of primary importance
representation to the President [Adams]
giving effect to the sentences of the Courts
fit case for exemplary punishment
example of his impunity
most malignant aspect toward the service
severity is indispensible
document number
1799052740000
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] |