For the Independent Journal Wednesday, December 19, 1787 To the People of the State of New York: TO THE powers proposed to be conferred upon the federal government, in respect to the creation and direction of the national forces, I have met with but one specific objection, which, if I understand it right, is this,…
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Junta in Philadelphia to Remove Washington
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. A junto is formed at Philadelphia, and said to consist of Generals Mifflin, Thompson, Arnold, and Sinclair; their object is the removal of General Washington from the chief command of the rebel army. The Generals Lee and Gates, with…