Observations On Certain Documents Contained In No. V And VI Of The History Of The United States For The Year 1776 (1797)

Observations On Certain Documents Contained In No. V And VI Of The History Of The United States For The Year 1776 (1797) is a book written by Alexander Hamilton. It is a critical analysis of two documents, namely ""A Narrative of the Expedition to the Rivers Ohio and Mississippi"" and ""The Journal of Colonel George Morgan"", which were published in the fifth and sixth volumes of ""The History of the United States for the Year 1776"". Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and the first Secretary of the Treasury, examines these documents to shed light on the political and military events of the American Revolution. He argues that these documents provide valuable insights into the motives and actions of the British and American forces during the war.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a detailed analysis of ""A Narrative of the Expedition to the Rivers Ohio and Mississippi"", which was written by William Linn, a chaplain in the Continental Army. Hamilton examines Linn's account of the expedition and critiques his interpretation of events. He argues that Linn's bias towards the American cause has led him to exaggerate the significance of the expedition and downplay the role of the British.The second part of the book is a critique of ""The Journal of Colonel George Morgan"", which was written by a British officer who served in the Ohio Valley during the war. Hamilton examines Morgan's account of the war and argues that it provides valuable insights into the British strategy and tactics. He also critiques Morgan's portrayal of the American forces as disorganized and poorly trained.Overall, Observations On Certain Documents Contained In No. V And VI Of The History Of The United States For The Year 1776 (1797) is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the events of the American Revolution. Hamilton's analysis of these documents provides a nuanced and insightful perspective on the war and its impact on American history.In Which The Charge Of Speculation Against Alexander Hamilton, Late Secretary Of The Treasury, Is Fully Refuted.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.