Alexander Hamilton

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Suspension in Filling Vacancies
03/12/1800 Draft Letter
Major General Alexander Hamilton indicates that he is confused regarding the filling of vacancies caused by staff appointments or other reasons. Are these vacancies never to be filled or will they be …
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Supply of Marquieus & Tents
05/12/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton reminds Hodgdon that he had written earlier requesting a supply of marquieus and tents for himself and the Adjutant General to be used during their imminent visit to the camp at Scotch …
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Summer Employment of Troops, Etc.
03/17/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton discusses the employment of new troops in non-military operations like digging canals but perhaps any troops so employed should be provided extra compensation so as to avoid discontent.
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Statement of Cost of Certain Garments Comprising a Suit of Infantry Clothing
1800 Printed or published document
Statement of the cost of the individual pieces of clothing and accessories which comprise a suit of infantry clothing, at current material prices.
Ann S.K. Brown Military Collection
Soldiers Subjected to Hard Labor, Etc.
03/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Soldiers who have committed a crime and sentenced to confinement and hard labor should be provided with clothing but it is Hamilton's wish that the clothing be of inferior quality so as to distinguish …
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Soldiers Allowed to be Taken From the Line
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General Orders: "Regulations respecting soldiers allowed to be taken from the line of the army to attend an officer."
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Slow Ascent of America to Greatness
02/27/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton observes that by the jealousy and envy of some, the miserliness of others, and the concurring influence of all foreign powers, America, if she reaches greatness, must creep to it.
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Six Troops of Light Dragoons
05/18/1800 Draft Letter
Hamilton indicates he will take steps to immediately comply with the President's orders to reduce twelve regiments, but inquires on any directives relative to the status of the six troops of Light …
James McHenry Papers
Sgt. Hunter Is Missing
02/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Sgt. Hunter, who was sent by Eddins to attend Hamilton's office, has left without permission which constitutes irregular conduct and deserves reprehension.
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Services performed by Captain Ellery
07/16/1800 Document Signed
Hamilton writes in support of payment to Captain Ellery, Captain 16th Infantry and assistant Adjutant General, for services and certifies that his case was extraordinary. Payment amounts to $238.74.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Seeks to Settle Clothing Account
05/26/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Col. Taylor has presented a charge for the transportation of clothing. Seeks to settle account before troops are disbanded.
Aaron Ogden Papers.
School of the Navy, Etc.
03/09/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton regrets the dismemberment of the School of the Navy from the rest because he feels that all schools should be united under the Director General. Discussed general ideas of what should be …
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Sanction of Capt. Ellery's Expenditure
05/24/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton makes no distinction between special compensations to persons not of the army and similar compensations to officers of the army for services which do not appertain to the nature of their …
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Rivardi's Continuance at Niagara, Etc.
06/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton explains that Rivardi's continuance at his post at Niagara is a matter that must be decided by the commander of the western army and therefore is out of Hamilton's hands. Gave approval of …
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Return You Require
01/09/1800 Draft Letter
The Adjutant General is is preparing the return you require but his materials are unavoidably defective. However, the monthly returns heretofore sent you contain the substance of our information.
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Return to New York
02/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton explains that he has just returned to New York having been unavoidably detained at Albany much longer than expected.
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Return of the Army of the U.S.
01/13/1800 Draft Letter
Hamilton transmits to McHenry the return of the Army of the United States accompanied by a letter from the Adjutant General that furnishes some explanations.
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Retention of Capt. Izard's Commission
03/05/1800 Draft Letter
Hamilton explains that he has no objection to Capt. Izard retaining his commission while serving with Mr. Smith, the US Minister Plenipotentiary at the court of Lisbon.
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Retaining Your Commission
03/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton informs Izard that he will be permitted to retain his commission while he is absent performing public service with with Mr. Smith.
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Response to Colonel Hamtramck's Letter
03/18/1800 Letter Signed
Hamilton notes that he has received a copy of a letter from Hamtramck to Wilkinson with the enclosed paragraph. He wants to know what measues have been taken to respond to the requisitions discussed …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Resistance to Cutting and Hauling Wood
03/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton asserts that the cutting and hauling of their own wood was a proper employment of the men and their resistance was atrocious and demanded decisive measures. Clarification on rules regarding …
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Resignation of Lt. W. Church
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Secretary of War has informed Hamilton that the resignation of Lt. W. Church was accepted, Col. Hunnewell should notify Lt. Church of the acceptance.
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Resignation of Capt. Thomas Chandler
05/10/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The President has accepted the resignation of Capt. Thomas Chandler, expressing his regret that circumstances should make it necessary for him to retire from the Army.
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Resignation of Capt. Babbit
04/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The resignation of Capt. Babbit is accepted and his pay and emoluments will cease on May 15 next. He should be so informed.
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Request to pay bill out of public monies
04/10/1800 Document Signed
Requests that Stevens pay out of public monies the amount of enclosed bull for $150 related to service mentioned in account annexed. Bill may be sent to Assistant Quarter Master General in …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)