Lot 112
[Quasi War] Document Re Disbanding the Army From America's Undeclared Naval War With France, Signed by Alexander Hamilton's Quartermaster. Endorsement signed "Aa Ogden QMG", on verso of a manuscript document signed by Major Denman, one page, 8 x 6½", [Elizabeth Town, N.J.] July 31, 1800. Being a receipt for "freight of Schooner to New York from Eliz.h Town, with public Stores." Denman acknowledges receipt of $40 from Elias B. Dayton (who was the brother of Jonathan Dayton and son of Elias Dayton of Revolutionary War fame). Ogden's endorsement, in another hand, says, "The within service was performed after the disbanding of the army under the General order for that purpose by my direction." Light toning, heavier at folds. During the undeclared naval war with France (1798-1800), the United States raised a provisional army to counter a possible French invasion. George Washington was the nominal commander but Alexander Hamilton, as Inspector General, was really in charge. The hostilities were conducted at sea and the army never saw action. This document concerns the disbanding of the army, three regiments of which were encamped in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Estimate Value $500 - UP
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