William North - Papers of the War Department

Routine correspondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments and routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.

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RE Applications for Army Appointments and Promotions

07/31/1799 Autograph Letter Signed

Routine applications for Army appointments and promotions

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RE Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

07/16/1799 Autograph Letter Signed

Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers

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Pay of Assistants in the Office of the Adjutant General

12/12/1799 Autograph Letter Signed

North inquires about the added expenses and burdens of Assistants in the Office of the Adjutant General and whether or not additional pay and emoluments would be justified.

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North affirms Hamilton's assertion that a soldier should have no other wife than the service nor should he have children nor landed property. But, since he does have a wife and children, he will bring …

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Funeral Arrangements in Honor of George Washington

12/24/1799 Copy of Signed Document

Orders of Alexander Hamilton regarding the funeral arrangements to be made at all military stations and offices of the Army in honor of the late General George Washington.

Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)

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12/18/1799 Cited letter or document

Cited in Simmons to North, 03/31/1800.

Citations

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10/20/1799 Cited letter or document

Letter, Citation only

Citations

Under-Age Musicians and Invalids

01/16/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

In Capt. Eddins' and Capt. Bishop's Companies there are musicians who are as young as 8 years old so the Secretary of War has apparently given his permission to enlist boys. Rather than discharging …

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The Duties and Functions of Inspectors.

05/08/1800 Copy of Signed Document

This General Order explains in detail the duties and functions of Brigade Inspectors. After every inspection, the Inspector is to forward the return he has received, with his observations and …

Orderly Book of the Deputy Adjutant General to District Commander Maj. Gen. Charles C. Pinckney, Apr-Jun 1800. 1 Vol (No. 383/267). (RG98)

Temporary Position

06/15/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

North alluded to "playing a part" and is writing to Hamilton as "a plain, private Citizen, who is anxious for the wellfare of his country, & for the personal happiness of the man who under heaven, eh …

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Returns of Inspection

01/01/1800 Autograph Letter Signed

North submits for Hamilton's approval his proposed forms for "Returns of Inspection" saying that he welcomes any corrections.

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Returns of Arms & Accoutrements and Camp Equipage & Utensils

04/24/1800 Copy of Signed Document

This General Order states that all returns should be made to the Deputy Quartermaster General that are related to arms and accoutrements and camp equipage and utensils required by the twelve …

Orderly Book of the Deputy Adjutant General to District Commander Maj. Gen. Charles C. Pinckney, Apr-Jun 1800. 1 Vol (No. 383/267). (RG98)

Return of the Troops in the Service of the U.S.

01/09/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Transmitted to Hamilton are the returns of the troops in the service of the U.S. Due to the unsettled state of military affairs and the want of regular communications, the return is rendered less …

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Regulations for Unit Inspections

02/18/1800 Document Signed

Instructions for inspection of army units, for handling monthly returns of gathered data, and where prisoners fall in the arrangement. Stipulates paper strength of regiments of artillery & infantry; …

Abiel Leonard Collection

Reduction of Light Dragoons

05/22/1800 Extract

Major Hamilton has found it necessary to order the disbandment of the additional troops of light dragoons. They must be reduced by January 14th, 1801.

Orderly Book of the Deputy Adjutant General to District Commander Maj. Gen. Charles C. Pinckney, Apr-Jun 1800. 1 Vol (No. 383/267). (RG98)

Posting of Lt. Col. Moore

04/15/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Lt. Col. Moore is understood to be under the command of Maj. Gen. Pinckney as are the regiments of which the Secretary of War writes.

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Organization of Individual Regiments.

02/06/1800 Letter Signed

Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.

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Organization of Individual Regiments

04/20/1800 Autograph Letter Signed

Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.

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