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Subject Area: Political Theory
Subject Area: War and Peace
Topic: The American Revolution and Constitution

hamilton to wilkinson - Alexander Hamilton, The Works of Alexander Hamilton, (Federal Edition), vol. 7 [1774]

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The Works of Alexander Hamilton, ed. Henry Cabot Lodge (Federal Edition) (New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1904). In 12 vols. Vol. 7.

Part of: The Works of Alexander Hamilton, (Federal Edition), 12 vols.

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hamilton to wilkinson

General Hamilton presents his compliments to General Wilkinson, and sends him at foot, heads for conversations which it is proposed to have, in order to call the attention of G.W. to the several points. Most of them have, no doubt, been topics of communication with the War Department, but the freedom and particularity of conversation will yield additional lights, and lead perhaps to a correct system for the management of our Western affairs in their various relations.

Objects

  • 1.The disposition of our Western inhabitants towards the United States and foreign powers.
  • 2.The disposition of the Indians in the same aspect.
  • 3.The disposition of the Spaniards in our vicinity—their strength in number and fortification.
  • 4.The best expedients for correcting or contracting hostile propensities in any or all these quarters, including—
  • 5.The best defensive disposition of the Western army, embracing the country of Tennessee and the northern and northwester lakes, and having an eye to economy and discipline.
  • 6.The best mode (in the event of a rupture with Spain) of attacking the two Floridas. Troops, artillery, etc., requisite.
  • 7.The best plan of supplying the Western army with provision, transportation, forage, etc.
  • 8.The best arrangement of command, so as to unite facility of communication with the sea-board, and the proper combination of all the parts under the general commanding the Western army.