Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to Harrison Gray Otis
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.030.01 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 27, 1798 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 20 x 17 cm. Order a Copy
Reply to Massachusetts Congressman Otis' letter dated 20 December 1798 regarding his thoughts on the organization of the United States Army. Enclosed was a copy of a letter on this subject (GLC00496.30.02) which Hamilton wrote to James Gunn during the Quasi-War with France.
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