New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Letter of Instruction

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022

1. Letter of Instruction Marker

Inscription. Letter of Instruction
to the Commanding Officers
of the Revenue Cutters "They will always keep in mind that their countrymen are freemen, and, as such, are impatient of everything that bears the least mark of a domineering spirit.

They will, therefore, refrain, with the most guarded circumspection, from whatever has the semblance of haughtiness, rudeness, or insult.

If obstacles occur, they will remember that they are under the particular protection of the laws that they can meet with nothing disagreeable in the execution of their duty which these will not severely reprehend.

This reflection, and a regard to the good of the service, will prevent, at all times a spirit of irritation or resentment.

They will endeavor to overcome difficulties, if any are experienced, by a cool and temperate perseverance in their duty-by address and moderation, rather than by vehemence or violence."

A Hamilton
June 4, 1791

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1791.

Location. 41° 22.319′ N, 72° 6.063′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern

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Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from Mohegan Ave. Pkwy. north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in front of Hamilton Hall at the Washington Parade Ground on the campus of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 Mohegan Ave Pkwy, New London CT 06320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline

and in the Thames River Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Honor Duty Respect (here, next to this marker); Alexander Hamilton (here, next to this marker); Revenue Cutter Scammel (here, next to this marker); An Act of the First Congress (here, next to this marker); Washington Parade (within shouting distance

Letter of Instruction Marker and Alexander Hamilton image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 30, 2022

2. Letter of Instruction Marker and Alexander Hamilton

of this marker); Guns from Reina Christina (within shouting distance of this marker); To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington, Prefident of the United States of America (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.

Also see . . .
1. The United States Coast Guard Academy. (Submitted on September 5, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. United States Coast Guard Academy (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 5, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.