Alexander Hamilton
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Ports for Disbursing Whiskey for the Use of the Army
Hamilton notes that the custom has been to receive whiskey at the ports of Pittsburgh, Whelen, and Fort Washington and suggests that, since there are no places more convenient, the practice should be …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Mischief Related to Construction at the Port of Charleston
Hamilton expresses concern about construction at the port of Charleston which has not been pursued according to the rules established by the President and the relevant Act of Congress and which may …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Instructions for Paying the Contractors
Hamilton encloses a letter and abstract that explain the methods for paying contractors who supply the army. The instructions to the Commissary should direct him to provide monthly certificates to …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Hamilton's Financial Affairs
Hamilton asks Troup to be the executor of his will and then provides the details of his financial affairs. He laments the necessity of omitting his Scottish father from his will.
Alexander Hamilton PapersExtract from Secretary of Treasury to Henley: Policy on government supplies for Indians
Outlines regulations for supplies for Indians. Discusses requirement that purchases be made by contracts or through agents designated by Henley. Mentions that Governor of South Western Territory will …
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)Doubts Concerning the Pay of the New Jersey Troops
Hamilton explains that he has delayed providing the money required for the New Jersey troops because he believes the estimate for that purpose is excessive. He points out that the first month's pay …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.An Excessive Sum for the Jersey Militia
Hamilton warns that the current estimate of the sum required for the Jersey Militia exceeds what he believes is appropriate for that purpose. This creates two dangers: (1) that more money will be …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Enclosed Vouchers with List
List of vouchers with names.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)COPY: Command of Militia for Whiskey Rebellion
Conveyed Presidential appointment of Lee to command militia in campaign to suppress insurgents in the western part of Pennsylvania.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersComplaints Relative to Mr. Parish, Our Consul at Hamburgh
Although he questions the merits of the complaints by the French Directory regarding John Parish as Consul at Hamburgh, Hamilton recommends that Parish be superseded with a kind letter to him. It is …
James McHenry PapersCan the President Declare a Court Martial?
He believes the President ex officio as Commander in Chief has the power to order a court martial. But it seems like a bad idea. Offers a suggestion on how to conduct the business.
James McHenry PapersSystem of Accountabilitty
Now that [Samuel] Hodgdon has been appointed Commissary of Stores, a regular system of accountability should be established in concert with the Comptroller of the Treasury.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
