Abraham R. Ellery
31 documents
Rules of Rank & Promotion
President Adams (via Hamilton, in turn via Ellery) stipulates rules of rank and promotion in the U.S. Army. Establishes relative rank as it stood at the end of "the war," for those who served until …
Abiel Leonard CollectionRules & Regulations Respecting the Recruiting Service
Explains the rules and regulations regarding the recruiting service with emphasis on those who are eligible for enlistment. Only citizens can be enlisted but persons not born in a specific State who …
Orderly Book for the Company of Capt. John Steele, May-Oct 1799. (RG98)Rules & Regulations Respecting General Courts Martial
General Order: Explains the rules and regulations for constituting general courts martial and specifies which officers are entitled to participate in said courts martial. Explains the obligation to …
Orderly Book for the Company of Capt. John Steele, May-Oct 1799. (RG98)Regulations Respecting Extra Allowances for Officers
This is an explanation of the regulations regarding extra allowances for officers who have been detached on duties that oblige them to incur expenses on the road or at places where there are no …
Orderly Book for the Company of Capt. John Steele, May-Oct 1799. (RG98)Regarding the Equipment of Regiments with Officers' Personal Funds, and the Reporting of Unit Musters
Ellery notes practice of officers equipping their men out of pocket, Sec. of War is reluctant to endorse the practice, and wishes to avoid the expectation of reimbursement. Suggests commanders gain …
Abiel Leonard CollectionInstructions Regarding New Paymaster General's Office
Directs all pay and muster rolls to go to the new Paymaster General's office, rather than the Adjutant General's office.
Abiel Leonard CollectionFresh Meat for the Troops
Explains that, except in rare situations where it is impractical, contractors must furnish fresh meat to the troops at least five days of each week.
Orderly Book for the Company of Capt. John Steele, May-Oct 1799. (RG98)Doubts of My Adequacy
Although he has recently been appointed Assistant Adjutant General, Ellery does not yet feel qualified to give advice on the distribution of the different states into districts and sub-districts. He …
Alexander Hamilton PapersArmy Commands and Troop Dispositions
Respective commands and departments of Major Generals Hamilton and Pinckney, with troop dispositions.
Abiel Leonard CollectionValidating and Securing a Claim
Ellery expresses his regret and mortification due to his situation as a person who appears to be making exertions and pushing interests to obtain favors rather than validating and securing a claim. He …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.
