Alexander Hamilton

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Furnishing of Guards
05/06/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
At present things will continue with a guard being furnished from the Artillerists at New Port [Newport] although it is not improbable that Rice's brigade will be removed to Rhode Island in which case …
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Fuel Allowance for Cadets
01/27/1800 Author's Letterbook Copy
As directed by the Secretary of War in his instructions of January 25, 1800, Cadets in the fortifications upon the seaboard and at West Point shall receive the same allowance of fuel per month as that …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)
French Version of the Pace
05/13/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton delves further into the French system for measuring the pace during a march. He wants to know why the French maintain a uniform pace regardless of velocity since it would seem that paces …
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French Prisoners, Etc.
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton considers the French prisoners as the charge of the naval department and the military restricted to guard functions although some ammunition may be necessary. Planned to combine several …
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Fracas at Elizabeth Town
03/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton has investigated the disturbance at Elizabeth Town and has ascertained that the conduct of the two involved officers was misrepresented. They in fact behaved in a prudent and gentlemanly …
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Formation of a Regiment
03/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton encloses a plan of the formation of a regiment for exercise or battle and requests reflections on the plan from Pinckney, Rice, and Smith.
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Forage for Inspectors
03/07/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton informs McHenry that the law that provides Brigade and Division Inspectors has made no allowance for the article of forage.
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Fixed Measure for the Pace
05/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton inquires about the fixed measure of the pace adopted by the French. He wants to know the reason for adopting a determinate length for all direct steps without regard to velocity.
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Filling Vacancies in the Officer Corps
03/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton requested that Mr. Smith retain his commission, despite being away at the Court of Lisbon. Notification that Capt. G. Izzard accepted appointment made by Sec. of War.
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Exract: Surgeons at Niagara
06/05/1800 Extract
Extracts from a letter from Hamilton to the Secretary of War regarding the surgeons at the garrison of Niagara.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Expenses in Apprehending Deserters, Etc.
03/04/1800 Draft Letter Signed
Hamilton explained that no contingent fund were been provided for expenses related to the apprehension of deserters but the sums can be deducted from the future pay of the persons apprehended.
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Enlisting Four Companies of Infantry
05/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Major Bewell has been directed to Rice's brigade for the purpose of enlisting four companies of infantry. Rice is ordered to make every effort to accomplish this object including engaging recruits …
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Duties of the Deputy Quartermaster General
04/15/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton outlines the duties of the Deputy Quartermaster General which are divided into two branches: one of is Military involving the choice of ground for quartering and encampment of troops and the …
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Dues of the Troops to be Disbanded
05/20/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton asserts his sense of urgency respecting the necessity of ensuring that the disbanded troops are paid what they are owed by the Deputy Paymaster Generals within Pinckney's district.
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Draft Act for better organizing the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
1800 Draft Document
Draft act for the better organizing of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
MS Collection, Hamilton.
Double Rations for Officers
01/15/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton explained that only those officers commanding permanent or distinct posts, such as fortified posts, should be entitled to double rations.
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Doctor Barron, Surgeon's Mate
03/22/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Dr. Barron is to be considered as a temporary Surgeon's Mate from the time he began to serve in the 14th Regiment. As soon as that date is received, his warrant will be sent.
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Disturbances on Private Vessels
03/22/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton warns that it is irregular for Marshals to interfere in cases of disturbances on private vessels at the request of private individuals.
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Disposition of Troops During the Summer
05/05/1800 Autograph Draft Letter
Letter from the Secretary of War to Major General Alexander Hamilton. Since it is now time to decide on the disposition of the troops during the summer, it seems that Rhode Island is the point where …
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Disposition of the 5th, 6th, & 7th Regiments
04/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton approves Pinckney's proposal for the disposition of the fifth, sixth, and seventh regiments. Capts. Ingersoll and McClellan will join Pinckney as soon as Capt. Huger arrives with his company …
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Disposition of Sundry Detachments
04/08/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton discusses the disposition of detachments under the commands of Lt. Daniel Newman, Capt. Ferdinand Claiborne, Capt. Meriwether Lewis, Capt. Joseph Brock, and Capt. Richard Sparks.
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Disposition of Officers in the Corps of Artillerists & Engineers
10/07/1800 Copy of document
This General Order assigns 28 Captains to specific battalions within the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers and designates their stations and Commanding Officers. However, no change from their …
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)
Dispensing Double Rations
03/01/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Issue of double rations for officers with multiple posts under their authority addressed by the Paymaster in the enclosed letter. Hamilton believed that those commanding multiple posts should …
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Discharges of Soldiers, Etc.
05/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discharges of soldiers should be founded on the certificate of the Inspector and Surgeon and approved by the Commanding Officer. Made note of regulations governing the pace of marching troops. …
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Discharge of Oliver Emerson
03/28/1800 Draft Letter
Oliver Emerson, Cadet in the fifteenth regiment, has applied to Hamilton for a discharge from the service so Hamilton asks Col. Rice to deliver the enclosed reply to Emerson.
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