Alexander Hamilton

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Letter to the Secretary at War
01/19/1797 Manuscript Translation of Letter
Letter, asks for consideration of widow's claim.
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Letter from Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry
08/17/1797 Letterbook
Hamilton forwards papers to McHenry. Hamilton also reimburses money lent to him by McHenry.
McHenry Family Papers, MS #647
Illegible Document
04/29/1797 Autograph Letter Signed
Illegible document.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Disposition of Military Accounts
06/06/1797 Letter Signed
Hamilton issues detailed instructions regarding the disposition of military accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Confidential Letter on Foreign Policy of U.S. Government
03/1797 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton advised McHenry on sending an envoy to France to discuss terms of peace and land holding in North America. Hamilton feared that once Britain and Austria were eliminated from North America, …
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Answers to Questions Regarding Foreign Policy with France
04/29/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Admits treatment of Pinckney was insulting, but further negotiations with France were possible without harming the Nations image due to the European nation's long history of humiliating policy. …
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Advice on Speech Regarding Foreign Policy with France and Trade
04/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton outlined topics to be discussed in upcoming speech by President regarding naval defense of merchant ships and policy in time of emergency.
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Your Country Needs You!
12/16/1798 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton enlists General Gunn's service in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
You Should Not Decline the Appointment, Etc.
07/08/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton urges Washington to accept leadership of the provisional army being proposed in respond to the threat of a war with France.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Will Colonel Talmage Take a Regiment?
08/03/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton regrets that the post of Adjutant General is occupied by William North but urges Colonel Talmage instead to consent to lead a Regiment.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Unqualified Hands Running War Department
10/29/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Ill health in family has kept Washington from answering letter. He planned to travel to Trenton to visit the Secretary and assist in any way possible. Noted, "the War Department cannot prosper in …
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The Request of Mr. Wharton
08/21/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton discusses the request of Mr. Wharton for a position in the military establishment but doubts that there is anything available with regard to employment as a Clerk or secretary to a general …
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The Practice of Annexing Counties to Names
12/20/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton notes that the practice of annexing counties to the names of military nominations will almost certainly lead to errors and provides one example of such an error.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
The Affair of General Knox Perplexes Me
08/19/1798 Letter Signed
Hamilton expresses his bewilderment that General Knox seems reluctant to serve as his subordinate in the Provisional Army and encloses a draft of a letter that McHenry can use as a response to Knox.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Thanks for Appointments of Lieut. Hamilton and Philip Church
10/20/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton offered thanks to Adams for appointing relatives Lieut. Hamilton and Philip Church as personal favor.
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Suggests Addition of 2 Troops to Cavalry Regiments
12/17/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Refers to instructions from the Commander-in-Chief, adding two troops to the regiment of cavalry for a total of ten troops.
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Sufficient Compensation
12/16/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton notes that if the recruiting service is to be his responsibility, he ought to be definitively appointed. He stresses his need for sufficient pay to compensate for the loss of professional …
Stephen Raphel Papers
State of Barracks on Governor's, Bedlam's, and Ellis Islands
10/19/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton reported the repairs and buildings needed for winter accommodations for troops on the three island in New York Harbor.
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Sketch of a Letter
11/13/1798 Autograph Letter
Hamilton presents his respects to General Washington and sends a sketch of a letter in conformity to what occurred that morning.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Requests Instructions for Department Funds; Recommends Captain Hawker
06/01/1798 Autograph Letter fragment signed
Requests information about departmental funds. Refers to recommendation of Captain Hawker for the navy.
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Requests Delivery
02/20/1798 Autograph Letter fragment
Instructs delivery.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Request to Purchase Surveys of Port and Harbour of New York
12/26/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Captain Hill former British officer offering surveys of New York City port and harbor for sale. Hamilton requested MacPherson to find out if the Sec. of War already procured the surveys.
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Request to Appoint Captain Hamilton to Southern Vessel Under Capt.Talbot
09/03/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A. Hamilton requested that his relative Capt. Hamilton be assigned to a frigate that was ready for sea. A. Hamilton suggested Capt. Talbot's ship.
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Request for Status of Appointment to Navy
08/21/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Fearful that his letter was lost, Stoddert again recommended his relative for a position in the navy, despite his status as a foreigner.
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Request for Information on Enclosed List of Officers
08/03/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamiliton requested recipient (possibly McHenry) offer his opinions on list of officers enclosed.
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