Alexander Hamilton

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Orders to take action to supply troops in the district allotted
04/02/1800 Document Signed
Colonel Ogden, Deputy Quarter Master General ordered by Hamilton to take the necessary measures to supply troops in district allotted with articles specified in regulations of War Department . At …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Order to Provide Information on Clothing Supply
05/14/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Enclosed letter from Wilkinson regarding clothing supply, Hamilton ordered information to be passed along to Wilkinson without delay.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Oh Mad! Mad! Mad!
05/23/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
"Your letter with the enclosed came to hand the day preceding my leaving the city for this place. The hurry of the first moments here prevented my sending it sooner."
Stephen Raphel Papers
Officers Who Sustain Injury
03/03/1800 Draft Letter
Hamilton agrees that officers who sustain injury in their exertions to carry out the laws should be indemnified by the public.
Officers Who Have Drawn Forage
06/07/1800 Draft Letter
Although the Accountant of the War Dept. has instructed Ogden to charge those officers who have drawn forage with the sums specified by law, this direction is in violation of both law and justice and …
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Notification of Enclosed Instructions
05/09/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Notification of enclosed instructions regarding incidental expenditures and how to process the reimbursement.
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Notification of Appointment
02/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Notified Wilkins that Lt. Col. Ogden was provisionally appointed as Deputy Quartermaster, hopes for Wilkins formal sanction of the appointment which was already approved by the Secretary of War.
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Necessary Articles for Visiting the Troops
03/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton enumerates the articles he will need when he visits the troops at Scotch Plains and New England in the Spring: a dining Markee; a lodging Markee; 2 horsemen's tents; 2 common tents.
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My Journey to Albany
01/15/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton informs McHenry that he will be traveling to Albany on urgent business but the Adjutant General will handle his affairs in his absence.
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Mission to France
04/10/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton explains that he has heard nothing of the impression made by the US mission to France but it is probably a disagreeable one. The calculation of the President as to a general peace for the …
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Men of Colour, Etc.
04/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton explains that he does not think it is proper that men of color [colour] should be enlisted but it is proper that persons who can be useful in instructing others should be retained for that …
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Memories of George Washington
01/02/1800 Copy of document
Hamilton laments the death of General Washington noting that he is indebted to the General for the many kindnesses extended to him.
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Means of Paying the Troops
06/11/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Welles, President of the Boston Branch of the Bank of the US, is asked to advance $5,000.00 for paying the troops the repayment of which can be arranged with the Treasury Dept.
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March to Harper's Ferry, Etc.
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton directs Ingersoll to make the necessary preparations for his company to march to Harper's Ferry in two or three weeks. Requested the number and calibre of field pieces at West Point which …
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Management of Indian Affairs, Etc.
03/05/1800 Autograph Draft Letter
Hamilton sends Wilkinson information regarding the organization of four regiments. He discusses some appointments and the best methods for implementing the reorganization. Caution is urged regarding …
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Major Buell's Charge for Double Rations
03/21/1800 Extract of Letter
Hamilton states that Major Buell's charge for double rations is irregular since his post is part of the fortifications of Detroit and cannot be called a distinct post. This case is different from that …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Maj. Walker's Furlough
03/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton authorizes Maj. John Walker's furlough for whatever period Col. Rice deems expedient.
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Lt. Flagg's Resignation
04/08/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lt. Flagg's resignation has been accepted and he should be so notified. Hamilton wants to be informed of the time Flagg receives his notice.
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List of Recent Promotions
05/31/1800 Draft Letter
Hamilton has not received the list of recent promotions and needs it immediately since the day of the disbanding of the troops is near at hand.
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Letters of Enclosure
02/18/1800 Draft Letter
Routine letters of enclosure.
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Letters of Enclosure
06/03/1800 Draft Letter
Routine letters of enclosure.
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Letters of Enclosure
06/02/1800 Draft Letter
Routine letters of enclosure.
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Letters of Enclosure
05/17/1800 Copy of document
Routine letters of enclosure.
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Letters of Enclosure
03/27/1800 Draft Letter
Routine letters of enclosure.
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Letters of Enclosure
03/21/1800 Draft Letter
Routine letters of enclosure.
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