Men of Colour, Etc.

Item

Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Title

Men of Colour, Etc.

Description

Hamilton explains that he does not think it is proper that men of color [colour] should be enlisted but it is proper that persons who can be useful in instructing others should be retained for that purpose.

year created

1800

month created

04

day created

21

sent from location

New York

in collection

notable person/group

Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Alexander Hamilton
Beall
men of color
Negro
blacks
instructor
Sparks
governor
Sevier

notable location

New York
Head Quarters

notable idea/issue

race
uniformity
instruction
appointment
commission
enlistment
general rule
expenses

document number

1800042137000

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 Alexander Hamilton New York [n/a]
Recipient Charles Cotesworth Pinckney [unknown] [n/a]