Responding to the Hissings of Calumny, Etc.
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Responding to the Hissings of Calumny, Etc.
Description
Williams discusses his translation, the imminent printing of the tables, and the essay on military fireworks. He thanks Hamilton for understanding a situation similar to one Hamilton endured. His family is with him at Perth Amboy where he will remain until ordered by the Secretary of War to begin his duties.
year created
1799
month created
07
day created
11
author
sent from location
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Jonathan Williams
my family being here
notable location
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
notable item/thing
enclosed sheets of my translation
tables are not yet all printed
if the plates could be ready, the whole might appear in a fortnight
essay on military fireworks...will soon be published in a separate pamphlet
kind sentiments with which you close your letter
you have heard the hissings of calumny and have indignantly crushed the viper
conduct of my whole life
fear of trespassing on your patience
papers I have lately submitted to the Secretary of War [McHenry]
office of Purveyor is to be divided into military and maritime
document number
1799071160000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Jonathan Williams | Perth Amboy, New Jersey | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |