Alexander Hamilton

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Trial of Lt. Hoffman, Etc.
01/03/1800 Draft Letter
Hamilton discusses the problems with the contract with the Agent for New Jersey. He commends Smith's action on this and other items. The trial of Lt. Hoffman for purloining ten dollars from Lt. …
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Traveling expenses
05/10/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter from Major General Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Williamson, Deputy Paymaster General, on the subject of traveling expenses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Transporting Hamilton's Baggage
05/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton's cook, Mr. Genti, is in charge of his baggage so Ogden is asked to have the baggage transported to camp without delay and provide a horse for Mr. Genti unless he declines it.
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Transportation of Disbanded Troops
05/31/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton has instructed the Deputy Quartermaster General to furnish the disbanded troops the necessary conveyance to their respective homes. The sick will remain in their quarters under the care of a …
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment.
05/07/1800 Draft Letter
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment.
05/07/1800 Draft Letter
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment.
05/07/1800 Draft Letter
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment.
05/07/1800 Draft Letter
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
06/07/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Accountant of War Department instructed Ogden to settle accounts of officers who drew forage "by crediting them with the sum specified by law to be received in lieu of the Article when the Article …
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
05/26/1800 Draft Letter
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
05/24/1800 Copy of document
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
04/14/1800 Draft Letter
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
04/14/1800 Draft Letter
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
03/01/1800 Draft Letter
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
02/26/1800 Draft Letter
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
02/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discussed Chief Justice Elsworth and "natural antipathy [to]system of every kind." within the government. Referred to transfer of army equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
01/08/1800 Draft Letter
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
01/02/1800 Draft Letter
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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The Post of Deputy Quarter Master General
02/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton explains his concept of the duties and posting of the Deputy Quarter Master General. He believes that Col. Aaron Ogden will accept that post but would deem the post of Division Quarter Master …
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The Need for Magazines
03/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton asserts the need for smaller magazines in the great military districts so it is not necessary to resort to traveling, for all articles of military supply, to the seat of government.
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The Case of Capt. Tillinghast
03/28/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
As with the case of Capt. George Tillinghast, officers should apply to Hamilton through their commandant whose comments will then help him to ascertain the proper response to each case. Noted it was …
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The Case of Benjamin Wells
03/12/1800 Draft Letter
Since Benjamin Wells distinguished himself during the disturbances in the western part of Pennsylvania and the losses he sustained in support of the government were considerable, he should be …
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Thanks for Observations and Pecans
07/1800
Hamilton replies to Wilkinson's of June 29th and says that, while he will miss Wilkinson's company, he agrees that it makes sense for him to go straight to Pittsburgh. Hamilton thanks Wilkinson for …
James Wilkinson Papers
Tardy Report from the 12th Regiment
04/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
It appears that no report has been made by the Deputy Paymaster of the 12th Regiment respecting the clothing on hand. Therefore, the Paymaster is guilty of great neglect and ought to be made …
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Suspension of Recruiting Service
03/11/1800 Draft Letter
The recruiting officers for the additional regiments are ordered to their rendezvouses with the men they have enlisted while the recruiting service for the establishment will continue under the proper …
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