Alexander Hamilton

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Preparation for Return of Troops following Whiskey Rebellion Insurrection
11/08/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
In preparation for the return of the army from western Pennsylvania, supplies should be provided for the return of the troops to the following locations with the designated officer in charge of …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Poor quality hats and shoes
08/22/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton writes the Attorney for the District of Pennsylvania, regarding his letter on the bad quality of hats and shoes for use of the army in 1793. Hamilton states that he is instituting …
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Pittsburgh and the Whiskey Rebellion
08/25/1794 Printed Document
Hamilton discusses the fortification at Pittsburgh, urging that it take the necessary precautions in case the Whiskey Rebellion spreads.
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Penalty levied on the Brig Florida
06/19/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Secretary of Treasury regarding a penalty levied on the Brig Florida according to the 3rd section of the Registering Act. The "act concerning the registering and recording of ships or …
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Payment to Presly Nevill paymaster for payment to militia
11/17/1794 Document Signed
Request for payment of $4728.42 on account of pay of militia army.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Payment to Presly Nevill paymaster for payment to militia
11/17/1794 Document Signed
Hamilton requests that Wolcott pay $4728 Presly Nevill, acting paymaster to the militia army.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Outlines the Duties of Hodgdon, the New SuperIntendent of Military Stores
09/30/1794 Autograph Draft Document
Hodgdon is informed that he has been appointed Superintendent of Military Stores. His duties in relation to the Departments of War and Treasury are defined and he is provided with the forms he will …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Orders to Command Militia
08/25/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Militia called up from Virginia to deal with insurgents in Western Pennsylvania.
Dreer Collection
Opinion on Kentucky and Georgia matters
07/13/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton responds to Washington's request for his opinion regarding recent resolutions passed by Kentucky asserting their right to free navigation of the Mississippi River. Hamilton believes …
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On the Whiskey Rebellion
09/18/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton writes Governor Thomas Sim Lee of Maryland. Hamilton informs the governor that intelligence has reported that while "a great proportion of the inhabitants" are non-violent and wish …
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On the Whiskey Rebellion
08/05/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton writes to President Washington on the Whiskey Rebellion. Mentions that the Collector of the Revenue, Robert Wilson, was attacked by the rebels: "stripped of his Cloaths which were …
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No Material Derangement of the General Plan
10/26/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton reports that the expedition is moving forward as planned despite a day's delay in Berlin.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
New Jersey militia arriving
09/17/1794 Printed Document
Informs the Governor of Pennsylvania that Governor Richard Howell of New Jersey is sending the militia of that state in today. Requests that the cavalry and artillery be hastened onward. These …
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Need to Facilitate the Return of Detachments of Sick Men
12/02/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton inquires about the need to facilitate the return of detachments of sick men and the necessity of advancing money to them. He assumes that the amount should not exceed two thousand dollars so …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Mustering Troops for the Whiskey Rebellion
08/17/1794 Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Refers to militia detachment assembling in New Jersey to march against insurgents in Western Pennsylvania. Requests supplies and transportation be provided and to locate points of rendezvous.The …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Minutes of a Meeting on the Whiskey Rebellion
08/24/1794 Printed Document
Minutes of a meeting concerning the insurrection in Western Pennsylvania, later known as the Whiskey Rebellion. President Washington asks his Cabinet if orders should be issued for the immediate …
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Miller is Appointed Quartermaster General Against the Insurgents
09/15/1794 Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Recommends Miller as Quarter Master General against the insurgents in western Pennsylvania. Miller should proceed immediately to Reading to make arrangements for the supplies of the New Jersey troops. …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Militia to Baltimore
08/29/1794 Printed Document
By order of the President, Secretary Hamilton requests that the Governor of Maryland send a detachment of militia immediately to Baltimore.
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Military Stores, Tents, & Camp Equipage Needed Immediately
08/25/1794 Autograph Draft Letter
Large bodies of militia are to be assembled at Williamsport in Maryland and Winchester in Virginia. Military stores, tents, and camp equipage should be forwarded without delay to those places.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Military response to Whiskey Rebellion
09/18/1794 Printed Document
Informs the Governor of Pennsylvania that a detachment of U.S. troops under the command of Lieutenant Daniel Bissell is to march from Philadelphia to a gathering of artillery and military stores, …
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Letter to the Supervisor of Military Stores
09/25/1794 Printed Document
Requests that the Supervisor of Military Stores specify in the returns the particular destinations of the different parcels which have been sent on.
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Letter to the Supervisor of Military Stores
09/12/1794 Printed Document
Letter from Secretary Hamilton to the Supervisor of Military Stores, requesting that a chief armourer have charge of the artificers to accompany the militia army. Also states that one half of the …
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Letter to the President of the United States
09/24/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Secretary of Treasury to President Washington on the subject of accompany him, as Colonel, against the Whiskey Rebellion
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Letter to the President of the United States
08/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the President of the United States.
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Letter to the Governor of Virginia
11/13/1794 Printed Document
Letter to the Governor of Virginia, regarding articles for troops, including arms, ammunition, tents, knapsacks, camp kettles, canteens, axes, tools, and clothing. Discusses other supplies.
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