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Reception & Safe Keeping of Distilled Spirits
Hamilton asks Knox to give the necessary directions for the reception and safekeeping of the distilled spirits that have been purchased for the use of the Army in the western parts of Pennsylvania, …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Questions About Certain Articles Provided by Stephen Bruce
Hamilton inquires about certain articles purchased from Stephen Bruce for the use of Captain Greaton and disallowed in the settlement of Greaton's account because they did not conform with the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Publication concerning the Genet Affair
Letter from Secretary Hamilton to Secretary Knox, discussing publication concerning Genet Affair and their certificate which is to be attached.
John Jay PapersPropriety of Claims Required to Conciliate the Indians
Hamilton questions the propriety of the claims by certain officers who were taking measures to conciliate the neighboring Indians. He argues that the expense incurred is excessive when compared to the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Proper Dispositions in the War & Treasury Departments
Hamilton recommends the process by which the speedy discharge of the troops and the redistribution of supplies and equipment may be accomplished.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Opinion on Requests Made by John Cleves Symmes
Hamilton, Randolph, and Knox direct Judge Symmes to take action relative to the purchase of land discussed in the recent treaty. An academy is to be laid in the center of the patented tract. The …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Opinion of Hamilton & Knox Respecting the Brigantine "Little Sarah"
Hamilton and Knox state the reasons for their opinions relative to the affair involving the French privateer "Little Sarah" in which the neutrality of the United States was violated by France.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOne-Third of the Answers to the Questions of April 18th
Knox and Hamilton propose a joint answer to one-third of the President's questions of April 18th relative to relations with France.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMoney Placed in the Hands of James Seagrove, Agent to the Creeks
It appears that James Seagrove, Agent to the Creek Nation, is authorized to draw four thousand dollars, the authorization for which has been provided by the War Department.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Maintenance of Superfluous Pack-Horses
Hamilton questions the expenditure for 450 pack-horses when there are a considerable number of such horses that survived the St. Clair campaign and are available for use. The maintenance of a …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Letter from the Secretary of Treasury to Secretary of War relative to precautions for supply of hats
Secretary of Treasury forwards letter from Mr Miller, inspector of clothing, regarding the necessity of certain precautions for the preservation of hats. Miller is concerned about the lack of storage …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Issues with General Wilkinson and the Contractor
In order to avoid misunderstandings with the contractor, Hamilton stresses the need for General Wilkinson to include Hamilton's instructions in all of his contracts with said contractor.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Hamilton writes to Knox about distilled spirits
Alexander Hamilton informs the Secretary at War of his intent to furnish distilled spirits to the army via the quartermaster department.
Isaac Craig PapersDistilled Spirits to be Issued to Troops
Hamilton has concluded to have purchases of distilled spirits made on the accounts of the government for the use of the army.
Solomon Sibley Papers
