Alexander Hamilton

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Contractor killed by Indians
11/08/1794 Printed Document
Informs James O'Hara, Quartermaster General of the U.S. Army, that Robert Elliot, one of the contractors, has been lately killed by hostile Indians, and that this might hinder the furnishing and …
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Continuing the Expedition
10/25/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton discusses the expedition's progress as it arrives in Berlin, Pennsylvania. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Complaints about Samuel Hodgdon
10/08/1794 Printed Document
Writes that while Samuel Hodgdon is a worthy man, he is incompetent as a Supervisor of Military Stores. Hamilton does not believe that the transportation of stores is as difficult as Hodgdon makes it …
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Communication from Pennsylvania Governor
09/04/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton requests that President Washington send him communication from Thomas Mifflin, governor of Pennsylvania, containing imputations on the conduct of the officers of the United States …
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Commissary of Stores appointed
06/20/1794 Printed Document
The Secretary of War informs the Treasury Secretary that a Commissary of Stores has been appointed. A very regular system of accountability must now be established. Asks Hamilton whether it would not …
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Commander at Fort Franklin
08/12/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton asks the President whether it would be advisable to put the garrison of Fort Franklin under the command of Thomas Butler. States that an attack from the Indians appears improbable
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Circular to the Governors of the States
08/18/1794 Printed Document
Circular letter from the War Department to the Governors of the States. Since Knox is absent, Hamilton is in his stead. He is directed by the President to write to the governors on the subject of …
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Circular Letter to the Commissioners of Loans
07/10/1794 Printed Document
Having been informed by Secretary Knox that there will be an additional number of pensioners placed on the pension list, Secretary Hamilton delivers a circular letter to the Commissioners of Loans, …
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Call to muster and inspect militia
09/03/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton requests that the Governor of Virginia appoint someone to muster and inspect the militia called out by order of the President, and that the records be transmitted to the War Office …
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Assembling the Pennsylvania militia
09/10/1794 Printed Document
Letter to the Governor of Pennsylvania, regarding the detachment of militia assembling and marching to combat the insurrection in western Pennsylvania, later known as the Whiskey Rebellion.
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Assembling the Maryland militia
09/15/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton writes the commanding officer of the Maryland militia, Samuel Smith, on assembling the militia to act against the insurgents. The place of rendezvous is Fort Cumberland. Requests …
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Assembling the Maryland militia
09/15/1794 Printed Document
Informs Governor Lee of Maryland that it is President Washington's desire that no time be lost in uniting the whole of the Maryland militia at Fort Cumberland. If the commanding officer, Samuel Smith, …
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Assembling the Maryland militia
09/10/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton instructs Governor Thomas Sim Lee of Maryland to assemble and speedily march the militia to Williamsport, Maryland. The Whiskey Rebellion of western Pennsylvania still has …
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Arrival of wagons with stores
10/07/1794 Printed Document
Informs the Supervisor of Military Stores that one or two wagons with military stores have just arrived, destined for Fort Cumberland, after previous delays. The rifles have also arrived from …
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Army In Motion Homeward, Etc.
11/19/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton observes that the sundry units of the Army are returning to their homes in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The judiciary continues to interrogate the prisoners apprehended …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Arms and stores at fortifications
08/13/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Treasury Secretary to Major Isaac Craig, stressing that the keeping of arms and stores out of the hand of the insurgents is a matter of great importance at the fortification he resides …
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Apprehending Suspects from the insurgency
11/15/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton names those who have been apprehended for their part in the insurgency in western Pennsylvania and one who has escaped. He believes that a permanent military presence will be required in the …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Applications
01/13/1794 Printed Document
Instructs the Commissary of Military Stores that applications should pass through the office of the Secretary of War, where they will then come to the Treasury.
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Amnesty for Whiskey Rebels
11/17/1794 Printed Document
Hamilton lists the individuals to will not be subject to Washington's general proclamation of amnesty for the Whiskey Rebels: David Bradford; Edward Cook; Daniel Hamilton; Benjamin Parkinson; John …
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A reply to Smith's letter; attack on the magazine at Frederick; escorts for artillery;
09/19/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton expresses satisfaction over the contents of Smiths letter of September 16th, regarding an attack on the magazine at Frederick. 1,000 pairs of shoes have been ordered to Frederick, and more …
Samuel Smith Papers, Mm 82040469
A Letter Respecting Foreign Affairs
08/18/1794 Document
A letter respecting foreign affairs from Alexander Hamilton to the Governor of Georgia.
Telamon Cuyler Collection
[No. 30] Safety and Threats of Insurgents
08/23/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Will not send money to finance additional fortifications at Fort Fayette for fear the money will fall into the hands of the insurgents. Urged confidence in the strength of the United States to …
James Robertson Papers
[No. 27] Scouts Intelligence
08/13/1794 Letterbook Copy
Scouts intelligence forwarded to Hamilton because of Secretary of Wars absence. Details on movement of insurgents, and advised on importance of conveying information on their activities.
James Robertson Papers
[CIRCULAR] Pensioners and Invalids
07/10/1794 Document Signed
Secretary of War notified Hamilton that more pensioners were to be added to pension list. Hamilton notified Gardner that Gen. Knox will write Gardner with instruction on what to do with the names of …
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]
[(Copy) Circular to the Supervisors of the Revenue]
06/12/1794 Copy of Signed Document
Notification that Officers of the Revenue might be asked to disburse money not relative to their immediate duties. Compensation for performing duties discussed.
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)