Alexander Hamilton
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No Public Service Without Adequate Compensation
Hamilton expresses in the strongest terms his inability to serve as Inspector General without the compensation associated with that position.
Alexander Hamilton PapersNew Act of Congress Discussed
Hamilton had not seen the recent Act of Congress regarding payment of seamen, shipmen, and officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543My Zeal for Public Service, Etc.
Hamilton pledges to travel to Philadelphia to meet with McHenry as soon as the official communication of his appointment arrives.
V.F. Vertical File A.K. Peter Keyser.My Willingness to Serve
Should an emergency arise, Hamilton expresses his willingness to serve in an army under Washington's leadership so long as the service he renders is proportional to the sacrifice he would make.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMy Ideas on the Subject of Your Letter
Along with an exteract explaining many of his thoughts on internal defense, Hamilton includes additional observations regarding the reduction of military forces, the efficacy of militias; defects in …
Alexander Hamilton PapersMy Ideas on Military Arrangements
Due to the current state of international affairs, especially the temporizing conduct of France, Hamilton advises against any immediate augmentation of the Army. Still, he lists a number of steps that …
Alexander Hamilton PapersMaintains Relationship and Esteem
Explains slight delay in return to Philadelphia. Appreciates his service and seeks to promote it.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Instructions for Money
Instructions with money. Refers to books purchased by Wolcott for him. Refers to LeRoy Bay and the notary for stock.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Inspectorship of Artillery, Etc.
Hamilton provides an enthusiastic recommendation of Lewis Tousard for the position of Inspector of Artillery.
Alexander Hamilton PapersIndiscreet Instructions from the President to the New Jersey Commander-in-Chief
Hamilton takes issue with the uncharacteristically indiscreet passage contained in a recent letter from President Adams to the New Jersey Commander in Chief. He argues that if high government …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.I Will Not Hold the Position on the Plan Proposed
Hamilton assures McHenry that he will not hold the commission on the proposed plan and will say so when given the opportunity.
Alexander Hamilton PapersGeneral Huntington Is Displeased, Etc.
Hamilton notifies McHenry of the displeasure of General Huntington at not receiving notice of his appointment and he expresses alarm and suspicion regarding the lack of information on nominations.
Alexander Hamilton PapersEmoluments Suspended for General Officers
Hamilton questions the wisdom of suspending the emoluments of the General Officers until they are called into active service.
Alexander Hamilton PapersEffort to Combine Offices
Arrangements to combine offices. Refers to friends Pickering and Wolcott.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Duties of the Inspector General, Etc.
Hamilton discusses the functions of the Inspector General, the contributions of General Knox, and his disgust with the policy of withholding emoluments from officers until they are on active service.
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