"Did you know not just Macdougall recommendation he also prodded John Jay who was William Livingston's son in law at the time according to Robert Troup to wrestle the position of the coveted commission for Hamilton?"
"Yes they even went further to convince them about his fitness and which they did effortlessly.Then he was approached by Elias Boudinot on behalf of Lord Stirling who was elevated to brigadier general to serve as his military aide before he took the appointment,but he declined the offer.He boldly rejected being a subordinate and took the captain of artillery.Hercules Mulligan noted he was expected to muster thirty men and he bragged he and Hamilton recruited 25men in the first afternoon alone.Then he took the almost paternal responsibility of catering for 68 men under his belt alone including their upkeep and feeding under his command.He funded the company with his own money the subscription fund from St.Croix to pay for their alimony and some of them were illiterates and they used marks instead of signatures into the so called paybook where he kept record of their food, clothing,pay and upkeep.It also included their disciplinary records.Even at 21years old he had the best of such company a role model for other companies in the artillery campaigns.He avoided inequalities as a robust believer in meritocracy and Fairless and pay them same wage and same rations as the men in the continental army.He also favoured promotion within the rank .Even those rude to him he still treat them with fairness."
"When he says "Nothing is more necessary than to stimulate the vanity of soldiers"what did he mean?"
"He wanted total attention and complete dedication to military service.He was dire serious and that's what why he says "To this end a smart dress is essential?'
"Yes, exactly your re right!"
"He finished the statement with "When not attended to,a soldier is exposed to ridicule and humiliation".His army segment or men wore blue coats top with brass buttons ,buff collars and white shoulder belts strapped across the chest.
He had seventy five pairs of buckskin breeches for his men alone and also gave them money as maybe needed.Immediately started discipline and with sound ethics became the best esteemed as the standard model of discipline and branding for the whole army.He also instructed leaders to drill and train younger recruits and before long a growing circle of admirers including several military figures spread his fame.General Nathaniel Greene a former ironmonger and ex Quaker passing through from Rhode island crossing the Common was persuaded by his military exploits and the way he drilled his men was forced into a nice chat.It was an unforgettable day for him and invited him for a dinner and was thunderstormed by his indepth knowledge."
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