Alexander Hamilton

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Strict Attention to Economy
10/04/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton issues his instructions regarding the construction of winter quarters while emphasizing that everything must be done with as much economy as possible.
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Stationing a Small Party at Easton
08/23/1799 Letter Signed
"...I am not anxious that any part of your force should be stationed at Easton if you think it of importance to keep the whole united. It would however be a strong motive to the stationing of a small …
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State of Public Affairs
02/12/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Discussed status of government, requested Wilkinson travel to Philadelphia to discuss subject.
Durrett Collection Misc MSS
Stands of Arms and Gun Worms for your Regiment
06/24/1799 Copy of document
"I am advised by the Secretary of War that Mr. Williams, Storekeeper at Springfield, has been instructed to furnish the Quartermaster of your regiment, upon your order, 680 stands of arms and as many …
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Staffing and Duties of the Office of the Paymaster General
10/30/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton explains his expectations regarding the staffing and duties of the office of the Paymaster General.
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Some of the men are actually almost naked...
07/09/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton discusses the number of cadets to be assigned to each regiment and the urgency of Captain Morris's request for clothing for the men at his garrison. "Some of the men of the infantry are …
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Soldiers as Servants to Officers
12/19/1799 Autograph Draft
Hamilton argues that the use of soldiers as servants to officers depletes the ranks. Perhaps it would be better to give officers an allowance so they could hire their own servants.
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Smart Dress is Essential for Military Pride
05/18/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton explains the reasons why smart dress is essential for a faithfully zealous and well regulated army. He assures McHenry that, unlike the situation during the Revolution, the government is …
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Small Body of Cavalry is Indispensable
07/02/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton affirms his commitment to raising and equipping one cavalry troop as the best means of experimenting with various types of cavalry tactics.
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Sites for Winter Quarters
09/23/1799 Letter Signed
Hamilton reports on the proposed sites for winter quarters: the southern regiments will be near Harpers Ferry, the mid-Atlantic regiments will be at Scotch Plains, and the northern regiments will be …
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Shortage of Clothing and Lack of Money to Pay Recruits
06/18/1799 Copy of document
"Quotes an extract from Major Daniel Jackson's letter of June 6, 1799 concerning the shortage of clothing and lack of money to pay recruits."
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Severe Examples to Check a Spirit of Desertion
04/20/1799 Copy of document
Hamilton argues that, even though the Unites States is not legally at war, the sentence of death resulting from the court-martial of Richard Hunt is appropriate as a means to discourage future …
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Settling Matters by Personal Conference
04/17/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton informs McHenry that he is travelling to Philadelphia in order to settle some important matters in a personal conference which should promote the future good of the service.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Settlement of a Rule of Promotion
08/25/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton complains that the recent appointments in Colonel Bentley's regiment appear to have been made without reference to guiding principles. Hamilton believes hat this practice will lead to …
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Sends Draft of a 3rd Bill
03/17/1799 Autograph Letter fragment
Sends draft of a third bill and promises to send a fourth soon.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Sends Additional Information for Provisional Army Bill
01/15/1799 Letterbook
Refers to bill for provisional army. Encloses additional information.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Seeks Recruiting Information about Regiment Disbursement
02/16/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Requests distribution of additional twelve regiments among the respective states according to arrangements made in December by the Commander in Chief. Seeks information for recruiting purposes.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Seeks Addition of Agents for the Commissariate, Etc.
03/19/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Asks for a list of the officers for Connecticut; requests paperwork supporting their approval. Responds to idea about chief agent for each department. Wonders if there is any arrangement for the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Secure Order, Harmony, and Efficiency in the Service;
08/19/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton explains his version of the rules of practice for the Provisional Army.
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Sanction of the Executive for military operations
11/22/1799 Draft Letter
Secretary McHenry acknowledges to General Hamilton that in ordinary cases, when no pressing exigencies require the contrary, the sanction of the Executive may not be necessary for certain operations.
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Rules which are to regulate promotions should be fixed and promulgated.
07/30/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton insists on the necessity on having specific rules regulating promotions that apply to all regiments.
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Rules Relating to Extra Expenses, Etc.
09/17/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton explains his rules relating to extra expenses with the understanding that commanders have the discretion to make exceptions in instances of special circumstances. He addresses the questions …
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Rules for rank and promotion
04/26/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Discusses rules for rank and promotion.
MS Collection, Hamilton.
Rewards for the Apprehension of Deserters
09/30/1799 Draft Document
"Inquiry has been made of me by the commandants of the several regiments with respect to the construction of ther last resolution in the appendix to the Articles of War. They wish to know whethr this …
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Revising the Proceedings of the Trial of Sergeant Hunt
04/23/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton observes that the Articles of War require that two thirds of the members of the Court must vote to convict in cases where the death penalty is inflicted. He presumes that was true in the …
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