Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to James Gunn
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.030.02 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter Date: December 22, 1798 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Transcribed excerpt of letter to Senator James Gunn written during the Quasi-War with France. Discusses military tactics and provisions. Enclosed with a December 27, 1798 letter (GLC00496.030.01) from Hamilton to Massachusetts Congressman Harrison Gray Otis regarding the organization of the U.S. army.
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