Alexander Hamilton
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Discussion of Officer Appointments, & Pardon
Letter, discusses appointment of officers to new companies and corps; asks for pardon for a young man convicted of forging a check.
John Jay PapersDeriving Aid from the General Officers
Among other matters, Hamilton decries the decision to waive emoluments for general officers until called into active service and hopes the President will change his mind and take advantage of this …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDefense of Ports and Hamilton's Role
Letter; mentions defense of ports and Hamilton's role; mentions volunteer companies and appointments to command.
John Jay PapersConsultation With Engineers
Since the survey of the port of New York has been completed, Hamilton recommends seeking advice from qualified engineers before proceeding with the fortification project.
Alexander Hamilton PapersConcern about Emoluments for General Officers
Hamilton argues that the policy of suspending emoluments for general officers until they begin active service will force them to remain inactive and therefore will prove to be contrary to the good of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Appointment of Robert Hamilton as a Lieutenant in the Navy
Alexander Hamilton has received notification from Mr. Goldsborough informing Captain Robert Hamilton of his appointment as a Lieutenant in the Navy. He thanks Stoddert for his efforts on Captain …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAppointment of Hamilton into the Provisional Army
Alexander Hamilton acknowledges James McHenry's suggestion to the President calling Hamilton and Henry Knox into immediate service in the Provisional Army. Hamilton assures McHenry that he is willing …
James McHenry PapersAn Appointment for Captain Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton seeks Stoddert's cooperation in the appointment of Captain Robert Hamilton to a position on board a frigate of the United States. Captain Talbot seems uncertain about his own …
Subject File of the Naval Records CollectionAcknowledgement of Receipt of Commission as Major General
Acknowledges receipt of commission as inspector and major general; states that he will defer his journey until late October, so as to arrive [presumably at Philadelphia] around November 1. Observes …
John Adams Papers
