Alexander Hamilton

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Ignorance of Individual Officers
12/03/1799 Draft Letter
Hamilton informs McHenry that he has written to Colonel Hamtramck asking him to identify those officers whose ignorance he has discussed in a recent letter.
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I urge constantly the completion of the appointment of officers...
07/11/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter
"Agreeably to your own ideas communicated in your letter of the 23rd ultimo, you will consider Somerset as established for your regimental rendezvous. I urge constantly the completion of the …
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I have appointed as permanent secretary Thomas Y. Howe...
07/17/1799 Draft Document
Hamilton announces that he has appointed Thomas Howe as his permanent secretary and requests that he be made a second lieutenant so that he will be adequately compensated for his duties..
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Housing for the Turtle and the Toad, Etc.
04/27/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
Martial law should not currently be exercised at Detroit and, as temporary commander in General Wilkinson's absense, Colonel Hamtramck should take whatever actions are needed to guarantee the peace …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
His character on certain sides gives room for doubts.
06/15/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Despite some doubts about his character, Hamilton recommends that James Wilkinson be promoted to Major General, [a post declined by Henry Knox who refused to serve under Hamilton].
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His Character as an Officer & His Political Principles
03/18/1799 Copy of document
Hamilton directs Dayton to deliver the enclosed letter to Major Ford which orders Ford to take command of some detachments of Artillerists who will march as auxiliaries to the volunteers under …
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Hiring a new Assistant Secretary
10/14/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Informs McHenry that he still possesses only one aid; states that he does not desire to inconvenience any officer to become a mere copiest. Explains that he decided to hire an Assistant Secretary at …
James McHenry Papers
Help Wanted: Secretary
05/18/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Hamilton asks Wadsworth to help him find a trustworthy and able secretary who unfortunately will only be paid the equivalent of a captain's salary.
Perry Autograph Collection
Hats Destitute of Cockades and Loops
05/22/1799 Letter Signed
"It has happened in one instance which has come to my knowledge that the hats sent on for the recruits has been destitute of cockades and loops. In a similar cse I authorize you to procure the …
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Hats Delivered with Furniture Complete, Etc.
05/24/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton will confer with Colonel Smith on the appointment of his major and discusses the nature of the hats to be delivered to officers.
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Hamilton's Version of an Apology
08/05/1799 Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Hamilton admits that if there was anything in his recent general order that imputes to the Secretary of War ignorance or inattention, it ought not to have been there. The letter to Captain Frye was, …
Stephen Raphel Papers
Hamilton writes to McHenry regarding the establishment of a military academy
11/23/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Alexander Hamilton sends his ideas regarding the founding of a military academy to the Secretary at War, James McHenry.
Huntington Mss
General plan for land and naval forces
06/27/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Discusses need for a general plan for land and naval forces.
MS Collection, Hamilton.
General Orders: Strict Observance of These Regulations
06/06/1799 Copy of document
Hamilton explains the requirements for the enlistment of recruits. He wants recruiting limited to citizens of the United States which would include properly certified naturalized citizens. Recruiters …
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General Orders: Disposition of Returns
05/29/1799 Copy of document
These General Orders pertain to the disposition of returns. Those relating to officers and men are to be sent to the Adjutant General at New York. Those related to ordnance and supplies are to be sent …
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General Orders Transmitted to the Commanding Officer on the Mississippi
10/18/1799 Copy of document
[Cover Letter] "The following orders of Major General Hamilton have been transmitted to the Commanding Officer on the Mississippi for publication and are to be duly respected."
Orderly Book for the Company of Capt. John Steele, May-Oct 1799. (RG98)
General Orders
11/01/1799 Cited letter or document
Cited in Hamilton to Pinckey, 11/04/1799.
Citations
General Orders
09/09/1799 Cited letter or document
Letter, Citation only
Citations
Funeral Honors for our Departed Chief
12/22/1799 Draft Letter
Hamilton is sending a copy of an order to Macpherson, who is in charge of the ceremonies, regarding the funeral honors to be paid in Philadelphia to George Washington.
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Funeral Honors for George Washington
12/21/1799 Draft Letter
Alexander Hamilton explains the regulations related to the funeral honors for the recently deceased George Washington in the cities of Philadelphia and New York.
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French Instruction on the Use of the Sword
11/18/1799 Draft Letter
Hamilton assures Smith that he has no objection to officers being taught the use of the sword by French gentlemen as long as there is no expense to the public.
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Forwarding Oaths for the Commandants, Etc.
05/07/1799 Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Among other matters. Hamilton wants the following sent to each commandant: 704 copies of official oaths, 300 copies of weekly returns of recruits, and thirteen copies of the Articles of War. Colonel …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Fortifications of New York
07/29/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, discusses fortifications in the vicinity of New York City.
John Jay Papers
Forming Contracts in Cases Where Some Already Exist
04/10/1799 Autograph Letter
Hamilton describes the process by which contracts can be arranged in cases where previous contracts are still in effect.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Formation and Disposition of a Regiment of Infantry.
12/1799 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Instructions for the formation and disposition of a regiment of infantry. Describes the number of battalions, divisions, companies, platoons, sections, and squads. Gives the station for officers and …
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