Alexander Hamilton
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Report from Colonel Stevens
Col. Stevens reports use of money for purchases and expresses fears and concerns.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Replacing Young Lawrence with Young Harrison
Since Mr. Lawrence has expressed his regret at the nomination of his son, perhaps young Harrison, the son of the District Attorney, could be nominated in his stead.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelative Rank of Officers in the Provisional Army
Hamilton says that, if indispensable, he is willing to inhabit a lower rank than Knox but is not amenable to the same situation in relation to Pinckney. He is unwilling to occupy a lower rank to every …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelative Qualifications of Major Generals, Etc.
Presents the case for his superior qualifications in relation to General Pinckney and warns Washington of the insufficiency of McHenry in the post of Secretary of War.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommends Captain Robert Hamilton as Naval Lieutenant
Alexander Hamilton seeks a response to a letter he wrote two weeks previously about the appointment of his cousin, Robert Hamilton, to full lieutenancy. He desires to know the prospect of such …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Captain Robert Hamilton as Naval Lieutenant
Alexander Hamilton recommends his first cousin, Robert Hamilton, as a Navy Lieutenant, with experience at sea in the West Indies since the age of 14. Alexander Hamilton considers the appointment "a …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommends Captain Hamilton for a Southern Vessel
Upon realizing the length of time before the frigate building at New York will be seaworthy, Alexander Hamilton requests the appointment of Robert Hamilton to a southern vessel which will be ready …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionRecommendations for Appointments
Hamilton makes several recommendations for appointments in the Army including his nephew, Philip Church, for a Captaincy in the infantry. He tells McHenry that he would consider it a personal favor if …
Alexander Hamilton PapersProper Characters for Officers, Etc.
Though he is not yet exercising the functions of his military office, Hamilton comments on the instructions for the Recruiting Service and the appointment of Colonel Ogden to command a Regiment.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPromises Cooperation; Refers to Appointments, Promotion to Office
Mr. Henry had adopted the ideas suggested to him and Hamilton pleges his cooperation. If Mr. Wharton desires an appointment he will probably have take his chances and hope that there is a vacancy in …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Potential Officers of the Provisional Army
Hamilton assesses the credentials of several of the men who have been proposed for positions in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPained Reaction to Knox's Refusal, Etc.
Among other matters, Hamilton expresses dismay at General Knox's negative response to his subordination to Hamilton in the Provisional Army and voices his gratitude at Washington's continued support …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
