Hamilton wrote Washington to suggest that Hamilton covertly "take direction" of the officers' efforts to secure redress, to secure continental funding but keep the army within the limits of moderation.
Hamilton kirjutas Washingtonile, et mõistaks, et Hamilton peidetavalt "juhiks" ametnike jõupingutusi hüvitise tagamiseks, et tagada kontinentaalse rahastamise kindlustamine, kuid säilitada armee mõõdukalt.