Alexander Hamilton To Henry Knox Containing His Personal Views Possibly On Knoxs Refusal To Take A Position In The Army 14 March 1799
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Author | : Alexander Hamilton |
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In this very personal letter from Hamilton to Knox, Hamilton says, My judgment tells, I ought to be silent on a certain subject-but my heart advises otherwise and my heart has always been the Master of my Judgment. He continues, Believe me, I have felt much pain at the idea that any circumstances personal to me should have deprived the public of your services.... Hamilton insists he must remain silent as to his opinion about this unspecified matter.
Author | : Alexander Hamilton |
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Later copy of letter from Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox in GLC02437.01442, for which a transcript is available. Written by Hamilton after he left the Army to Major General Knox. Letter details Hamilton's opinions against retaliation for the execution of American Captain Joshua Huddy at the hand of New York Loyalists (this is reference to the well-known Huddy-Asgill Affair). Hamilton says any retaliatory killing would be derogatory to the national character. He claims there is no precedent for such a killing and that it would be wanton and unnecessary. Says America's affairs are now in a prosperous stream and so vigorous, that it would be foolish to tarnish the nation's reputation. Says that this cannot be compared to the execution of John Andr , which was done in the name of justice. Says if the retaliation must occur, let someone other than George Washington approve it, as it will place a stigma on his reputation. Stresses that the time for this sort of killing is over now that the war is winding down. Notes that Sir Guy Carleton, the British Commander in Chief, would probably offer an apology if given a chance, and recommends that Washington accept it. Says he wrote to Knox on the issue because he knows of his influence with Washington. Hopes rational minds will come to a tolerable decision. Captain Charles Asgill was eventually selected to be executed, but was saved after his mother petitioned the French foreign minister, leading to a letter from the French king and queen, which spared Asgill. The seal was cut from the letter, leaving a small square hole, but no text loss. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Author | : Alexander Hamilton |
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Release | : 1791 |
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This is a letter requesting information for President George Washington's address to Congress. Hamilton seeks material on the expeditions against the Indians and specifically requests items describing Every pacific measure that was tried to produce an accommodation and avoid expense. Hamilton also asks for information on the More pointed laws with penalties to rest[r]ain our own people. Also requests information on the treaties with the Cherokee and Six Nations, and the reasons for making them. Asks him to include anything else he thinks pertinent. Refer to GLC02437.05210 for Knox's report.
Author | : Henry Knox |
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Release | : 1782 |
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Author | : Noah Brooks |
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Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 1900 |
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Author | : Henry Knox |
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Release | : 1775 |
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A highly detailed letter in which Knox reports on his efforts to obtain ordnance in New York City for the Continental Army in Cambridge. Discusses similar, unsuccessful activities in regard to the activities of a man named Colonel Read, and his problems with the committee sitting during the recess of the Second Continental Congress, possibly the Second Provincial Congress, which met in New York in late 1775 or the Committee of Safety. Reports Colonel Alexander McDougall's promise to exert his influence on the committee and have them send munitions to Cambridge immediately. Seeks permission to have McDougall arrange for some artillery pieces to be cast at a New York foundry. Informs Washington that he will leave for Fort Ticonderoga the following day, and expresses worries about the size of artillery he will be able to transport. Relays detailed news from Robert Livingston about the easy American victory at Montreal on 13 November 1775 that Knox believes has not reached Washington yet. Asks Washington to order Lieutenant Colonel William Burbeck to build carriages for the new artillery pieces. Has sketch of an unnamed fort on verso. Knox's retained working draft.
Author | : Henry Knox |
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Release | : 1790 |
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Knox informs Hamilton that Mr. Tyler of Deer Island in the Province Maine has shown a statement of his case drawn up by Judge Sewall. Knox wants to check that the business meets Hamilton's approval.
Author | : Henry Knox |
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Release | : 1794 |
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Recommends Major Jay Craig to run a commissary. Notes Craig will handle all the disputes between Great Britain and the United States. Letter is marked as private.
Author | : Francis Samuel Drake |
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Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 1873 |
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Author | : Henry Knox |
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This is Knox's retained draft of the original sent to Washington. Knox signs on behalf of Hamilton. The cover letter states that they are sending an answer to Washington's third question to the cabinet asked on 18 April. They are answering with A conformity of opinion. The answer was sent as an enclosure to Washington that is not included here. The long, detailed answer (the original of which is in the George Washington papers at the Library of Congress, along with a copy of this cover letter) is in reference to the problem of accepting Edmond-Charles Gent's credentials as French minister to America. The enclosure was only signed by Hamilton, even though it expressed Knox's opinion as well. On verso is the beginning of a different letter, in the hand of Alexander Hamilton.