Alexander Hamilton

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Winter quarters on the Potomac near Harper's Ferry
09/23/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Highly illegible letter written by General Alexander Hamilton; written from his winter quarters near Harper's Ferry, off the Potomac River.
Rufus W. Clark Autographs
Winter Quarters on the Potomac
10/06/1799 Autograph Draft Document
"...In consequence of your voyage to Newport the Secretary of War lately instructed me to take measures for providing winter quarters in the vicinity of Harpers Ferry on the Potomac for the Eighth, …
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Winter Quarters for the Tenth Regiment, Etc.
11/08/1799 Draft Document
"I enclose you a letter from Colonel Lear on the subject of winter quarters that you may take such measures as shall appear to you to be necessary in the case. I do not see that anything better can be …
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Winter Quarters for the 6th and 7th Regiments
10/23/1799 Draft Letter
"...I am induced to think that the recruiting service for the Sixth and Seventh Regiments will be promoted by leaving them to take their winter quarters within their respective states. I submit this …
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Winter Disposition for the 5th, 6th, and 7th Regiments
10/23/1799 Draft Document
Hamilton contends that the 5th, 6th, and 7th Regiments should remain in their respective states for the winter rather than removing to Augusta. This disposition would be particularly beneficial to the …
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Wilkinson's Brigade Should Be Under Your Superintendance
05/09/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton provides directions regarding the disposition of troops and quotes a letter from General Washington in which the general observes that the whole of General Wilkinson's brigade should be under …
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Whether or Not to Repay Colonel Hamtramck
09/26/1799 Draft Document
Encloses extract of Lieutenant Colonel John F. Hamtramck's letter of July 1, 1799 concerning his failure to be repaid for expenses incurred fo the First Regiment. States: "I would request your …
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Want of Recruiting Money
11/13/1799 Draft Letter
Swan informs Hamilton that the recruiting service in his location is languishing for want of money.
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Want of Money for Recruiting Purposes
08/24/1799 Draft Document
"I send you an abstract from Colonel Parker's letter of the fifteenth of this month. By this you will see the extremities to which the officers of his regiment are put from the want of money for …
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Want of Clothing & The Officers' Oath
05/02/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
Hamitlon acknowledges McHenry's letter informing him of the want of clothing and blankets and encloses the oath to be taken by officers enter the Army.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Viewing the Insurgent Spirit in Easton
06/07/1799 Letter Signed
If it will not interfere with the recruiting service, Hamilton would prefer to have the detachment of troops ordered to Easton commanded by Major John Adlum. Their mission is to view the insurgent …
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Viewing the Governors as First Generals of the Militia, Etc.
03/21/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton points out the defective wording in the Non-Intercourse laws and approves the Governors of each State being regarded as the first General of the State Militia. He seeks an endorsement of …
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Useful Employment of the Galley "Senator Ross"
04/29/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
Hamilton recommends that the galley "Senator Ross", recently built at Pittsburgh, should be employed on the lower posts of the Mississippi and manned by officers and men detached from the line who …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Use of the Money Intended for the Recruiting Service, Etc.
09/09/1799 Draft Document
After discussing the status of Mr. Roulstone and the recommendation of Mr. Boyle, Hamilton reviews the instructions regarding the use of money intended for the recruitng service. During the winter he …
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Uniform for the Army of the United States
12/1799 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Regulations describing the uniform for the various ranks of the Army of the United States. The cut and construction of some garments are described in detail.
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Uniform Conduct Toward the Indians
05/23/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
Hamilton emphasizes that Indian Affairs are the responsiblity of the Governors of the Northwestern Territories and of the Mississippi Territory. In the interest of uniform conduct toward the Indians, …
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Unable to Keep Pace with Objects of Service
06/05/1799 Copy of document
"...As yet I have to regret that I am without the needful assistance to enable me to keep pace with various objects of service--which occasions more delay in respect to the less urgent than is …
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Two-Thirds Required to Inflict the Death Penalty
04/23/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
Hamilton affirms that when death is inflicted as punishment by a General Court Martial, two-thirds of the members should concur and that should be clearly shown in the proceedings.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Two Companies of Artillerists in Motion
03/18/1799 Copy of Signed Document
Hamilton informs McHenry of the actions he has taken in putting two companies of artillerists in motion who are to embark immediately from Fort Jay.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Troops Near the District where the Insurrection Existed
06/08/1799 Letter Signed
Hamilton warns that troops should be stationed near the district where the insurrection occurred. General MacPherson has recommended the occupying of Reading, Allentown, and Easton but there should …
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Troops May Be Corrupted
06/06/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Refers to Mr. Patterson's letter. It is not Hamilton's intention to withdraw more than Cochran's and Henry's Companies. The other troops should remain on the insurgents' scene although he is concerned …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Travelling to Trenton
10/07/1799 Autograph Draft Document
"General Wilkinson with one gentleman of his family, the Adjutant General, myself and secretary with [two or three] servants [to the party] will set out in the course of the day for Trenton. We shall …
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Transportation of Samuel Woolcott, a Deserter
08/22/1799 Draft Document
"I have received a letter from Captain Ashmun of your regiment in which he informs me that he has sent Samuel Woolcott, a deserter from the first regiment of artillerists, to the commanding officer of …
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Transportation and Provisions for Sundry Regiments
10/05/1799 Letter Signed
Hamilton issues his orders for the transportation and supply of sundry regiments.
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Transmitting the Translations
06/20/1799 Extract of Letter
"I have to thank you for your obliging attention to my request in transmitting the translations mentioned in your letter of the 17th. I shall peruse them with an eye to the claim of indulgence which …
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