William S. Smith

129 documents

Recommending Individuals for Army and Navy Appointments
02/20/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments.
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Recommending Individuals for Army and Navy Appointments
01/25/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments.
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Power to Punish Offenders
01/13/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Lt. Col. Smith sees no possibility of preserving order indispensable to military service unless he is given the power to punish offenders. Prompt punishment cannot be inflicted if every question must …
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Plan for the Formation of a Regiment
04/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith submits his recommendations for altering the plan for the formation of a regiment for exercise or battle that should rely on well organized battalions. The brilliant dashes and light touches of …
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Organization of Individual Regiments
04/29/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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Organization of Individual Regiments
03/23/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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My Unauthorized Absence
03/08/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Smith explains that he would never leave the cantoonment for twelve hours without Hamilton's permission but has an urgent need to see him on Monday at Noon.
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Measurements of the Pace
03/25/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith continues to conduct experiments on the proper measure of the pace. He is attached to the English time, 65 & 1/2 yards per minute, based on the approved Prussian system.
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Lt. Baldwin's Application for Furlough
01/08/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Lt. Baldwin's second application for a furlough due to ill health is confirmed by Dr. Douglass who says that Baldwin's complaint is syphilis which has contaminated his whole system and rendered him …
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General Superintendance of the Atlantic Posts
05/28/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith requests that he be charged, if only pro hac, with the general superintendence, under Hamilton, of the Atlantic posts. Also requested that if Hamilton chose to retire that he be replaced by an …
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Funeral Expenses
01/07/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
List of funeral expenses,does not believe any were superfluous. Smith will direct contractor to submit bills for expenses to the War Office. Will dispense necessary directions to Judge Advocate …
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Formation of a Regiment
03/31/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Overcoming his diffidence, Smith says he will respond to Hamilton's request to comment on Hamilton's proposal regarding the formation of a Regiment for exercise and battle.
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Disturbances at a Public House, Etc.
03/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith took measures to obtain the correct information regarding disturbances at a public house at Elizabeth Town in which Capt. Courtlandt and Lt. Livingston were involved. Discussed Capt. …
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline, Etc.
04/19/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline and routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
05/07/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
05/02/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
04/12/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
04/11/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
03/07/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
03/07/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
02/17/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
01/10/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
01/08/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Commemorating George Washington
02/24/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Smith reports that, in accordance with the Proclamation of the President, suitable eulogies, orations, and discourses were given on Feb. 22nd by the Union Brigade at Scotch Plains, New Jersey to …
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Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
05/01/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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