Col. Smith's Military Pretensions, Etc.
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Col. Smith's Military Pretensions, Etc.
Description
Hamilton assures Adams that his personal regard for Col. [William S.] Smith produces sentiments very different from a disposition to throw the least impediment in the way of his success. The appointment of Col. Smith will violate no military rule nor the right of any other officer.
year created
1800
month created
05
day created
24
author
sent from location
Camp Scotch Plains
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
William S. Smith
officer
regiments
infantry
notable location
Camp Scotch Plains
Scotch Plains
New Jersey
Head Quarters
notable idea/issue
appointment
promotion
career
success
succession
rules
law
disposition
document number
1800052437000
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 | Camp Scotch Plains | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |