Alexander Hamilton

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Deployment of Forces and Erection of Fortifications
10/31/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton expresses in detail his recommendations regarding the deployment of forces and the erection of fortifications. He believes strongly that the soldiery should be used for this purpose whenever …
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Departing from Ordinary Forms in the Advance of Pay
09/14/1799 Draft Document
"...Information from different regiments gives me to understand that my recommendations as to an advance in pay have not succeeded. As the troops are much discontented at the delay, it is my duty to …
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Denial of Extended Leave of Absence
12/02/1799 Letter Signed
Hamilton informs Kingsbury that it is impossible for him to be permitted a leave of absence for the length of time he has requested. He should hold himself in readiness to enter service on April 1st.
The James Wilkinson Kingsbury Papers
Deficiencies complained of have been obviated...
07/10/1799 Letter Signed
Quotes from Josias Carvel Hall's letter of June 25, 1799 concerning the shortage of clothing and states: "I trust that...the deficiencies complained of have been obviated. The continually increasing …
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Defense of the Mississippi
10/29/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Pending McHenry's approval, Hamilton has authorized the erection of a fort at Loftus's Height so long as it built within the estimate of the cost provided by General Wilkinson. He does not recommend …
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Defects in the Supply System
06/24/1799 Copy of document
Discusses duties and salary of Ebenezer Stevens. States: "The necessity of a more adequate organization of our Departments of Military Supplies (to which adequate compensation is an essential idea) …
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Death of General Washington
12/22/1799 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Hamilton expresses his grief at the death of Washington, encloses a copy of the General Orders of December 21 relative to mourning and funeral honors.
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Day of Mourning
12/24/1799 Draft Letter
Hamilton tells North that the artillery will remain on the island and the celebration of the day [of mourning for Washington] in New York will be followed according to the original plan.
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Creation of a Hospital in Rhode Island
08/10/1799 Autograph Letter
Hamilton has been told by the Secretary of War to provide a hospital in Rhode Island but he is not aware that he has the statutory authority to purchase land for such a project or to erect a building …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.
Courts-martial and military discipline
04/05/1799 Document
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
12/04/1799 Draft Letter
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
12/04/1799 Draft Letter
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
12/04/1799 Draft Letter
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
12/03/1799 Draft Letter
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
11/30/1799 Draft Letter
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
11/25/1799 Draft Letter
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
02/27/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-martial and infractions of military discipline
07/03/1799 Autograph Letter
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline
Aaron Ogden Papers.
Courts-Martial & Infractions of Military Discipline
02/27/1799 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial & Infractions of Military Discipline
02/27/1799 Copy of document
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial & Infractions of Military Discipline
02/06/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Correspondence with Particular Officers
11/23/1799 Draft Letter
Upon General Hamilton's arrival within the district, all correspondence between General Pinckney and particular officers will cease unless Hamilton feels that they need direction in matters related to …
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Correspondence from General Wilkinson & Others
03/29/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
In order to keep track of current military affairs, McHenry asks Hamilton to forward to him letters from General Wilkinson and any others that may be important.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Correspondence Concerning the Purchase of Cockades
05/22/1799 Document, type undetermined
Copy by Taylor of a circular sent to him by General Hamilton regarding the lack of cockades and loops on hats sent for recruits. Hamilton authorizes the recipients of the circular to acquire cockades …
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
Contractors of the State of Massachusetts
05/21/1799 Copy of document
"The following are the different contractors of the State of Massachusetts: Joseph Ruggles, Nathaniel Ruggles, Ralph Smith, Aaron & Charles Davis, all of Roxbury. You will please as soon as be to make …
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