The Works of Alexander Hamilton: Comprising His Correspondence, and His Political and Official Writings, Exclusive of the Federalist, Civil and Military, Volume 1C. S. Francis, 1851 |
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... reason of a very ill state of health , went from this to New - York , the 15th ult . , ) I have the pleasure to address you by the long - expected sloop Thunderbolt , Capt . William Newton , owned by Messrs . Jacob Walton , John Harris ...
... reason of a very ill state of health , went from this to New - York , the 15th ult . , ) I have the pleasure to address you by the long - expected sloop Thunderbolt , Capt . William Newton , owned by Messrs . Jacob Walton , John Harris ...
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... reason ) . As Artillery officers are scarce in proportion to the call for them , and as myself and my remaining officers sustain an extraordinary weight of duty on account of the present vacancy , I shall esteem it a favor , if you will ...
... reason ) . As Artillery officers are scarce in proportion to the call for them , and as myself and my remaining officers sustain an extraordinary weight of duty on account of the present vacancy , I shall esteem it a favor , if you will ...
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... reason that the number of men is so reduced , besides death and desertions , was owing to a breach of orders in Lieutenant Johnson , who first began the enlistment of the company ; and who , instead of engaging them during the war ...
... reason that the number of men is so reduced , besides death and desertions , was owing to a breach of orders in Lieutenant Johnson , who first began the enlistment of the company ; and who , instead of engaging them during the war ...
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... reasons may easily be assigned . Want of success is not among the least considerable : add also the want of pay , the want of plunder . I think the situation of the enemy clearly demonstrates the want of political wisdom , and knowledge ...
... reasons may easily be assigned . Want of success is not among the least considerable : add also the want of pay , the want of plunder . I think the situation of the enemy clearly demonstrates the want of political wisdom , and knowledge ...
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... reason is , that sometimes , when we do not happen to be immediately in the way , your letters are opened by the President ; and although no evil consequences have accrued from this as yet , it is nevertheless proper to guard against it ...
... reason is , that sometimes , when we do not happen to be immediately in the way , your letters are opened by the President ; and although no evil consequences have accrued from this as yet , it is nevertheless proper to guard against it ...
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