Alexander Hamilton Papers
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Officers Detailed for a Court Martial
Ogden warns that Capt. Robert Hunt is in critical condition from a coughing fit that burst a blood vessel in his lung so he won't be able to attend the Court Martial. He is uncertain which officers …
Alexander Hamilton PapersObstacles of a Very Familiar Kind
Washington is informed of the disposition of military affairs and warned that obstacles may stand in the way of a successful management of military concerns. In the future, Hamilton's confidential …
Alexander Hamilton PapersObservations on a Letter from George Nicholas
St. Clair encloses some of his observations relative to a letter from George Nicholas to his friend in Virginia and apoligizes for transmitting them so late that they will do no good beyond Kentucky.
Alexander Hamilton PapersNominations for Adjutant and Quartermaster Needed, Etc.
Among other matters, Hamilton urges Rice to nominate a Quartermaster and Adjutant for his Regiment as soon as possible.
Alexander Hamilton PapersNomination of Regimental Officers, Etc.
Along with a discussion of the trial of Capt. Frye and Doctor Osborne, Hamilton reports on sundry regimental nominations, the pay of officers, and the acquisition of equipage and supplies.
Alexander Hamilton PapersNo Unnecessary Delay in Furnishing the Charges
Since he is under arrest for his confrontation with William Simmons, Capt. Vance asks that there be no delay in furnishing the charges against him.
Alexander Hamilton PapersNew Regiments and Their Designated Numbers
McHenry approves the numbers suggested by Hamilton for the designation of the new regiments.
Alexander Hamilton PapersNames Which May or May Not Be Sent to the Senate
McHenry provides a list of names developed by the Generals and either sent to the Senate, not sent to the Senate, or postponed by the Senate.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMy Account and My Health
Among numerous complaints, Rivardi questions the accountant's rejection of extra pay for extra duty and laments the state of his health which has been sorely diminished by intermittent fevers and …
Alexander Hamilton PapersMoney for Lieutenant Leonard
Hamilton tells McHenry to provide Lieutenant Leonard with the money he needs--probably for bounty and pay-- to proceed to Albany.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMode for Appointing Officers to the Regimental Staffs of the Western Army
Hamilton instructs Hamtramck as to the process for selecting and appointing the regimental staff of the Regiments of the Western Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMisc. Accounting Information
Lewis, a clerk in the War Department, discusses the details of some accounting matters that he feels Hamilton should be cognizant of, including notification of a warrant for Hamilton's pay, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersMilitary Defense of the Mississippi Territory
This letter provides a detailed assessment of the hazardous conditions created by enemies, both foreign and domestic, on the southwestern frontier.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMen Who Are Totally Unfit for Service as Soldiers
Capt. Ingersoll seeks McHenry's approval of a General Court Martial in which Ingersoll seeks to discharge from the Army men who he believes are totally unfit for service as soldiers.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMedial Establishment & Appropriation for the Augmented Army
Hamilton sends a draft of a bill regulating the medical establishment and discusses whether or not the appropriation for the augmented army ceases with the end of the present session of Congress.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMarking the Indian Boundary Line
Since Hamtramck has assumed command in the absense of General Wilkinson, he is to provide assistance to the Surveyor General in the drawing of the Indian boundary lines.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMarching to Join My Command
Major Ford has received Hamilton's orders and will march immediately to join his command.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMaking Amends for the Loss of Kentucky Horses, Etc.
Along with a discussion of the opening for navigation of several rivers, Hamtramck explains the measures that should be taken to punish Indians for the theft of a number of horses in Kentucky.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMajor Mahlon Ford & His Family, Loyal Federalists
Dayton attests to the exemplary character of Major Ford and his family who are loyal Federalists residing in a county in New Jersey infected with Jacobinism.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMajor Ford Takes Command, Etc.
Major Ford has been directed to take the command as McHenry suggested. However, the detachment did not proceed as Hamilton intended.
Alexander Hamilton PapersList of Officers Assisgned to Different Sub-Districts
Hamilton wants a list of the principal officers being assigned to each sub-district.
Alexander Hamilton PapersList of Cavalry Officers, Etc.
Hamilton would prefer that the distribution of the commands of the troops not refer only to artillery. He is happy to accept recommendations so long as they originate with the Commandants of …
Alexander Hamilton PapersLetters Regarding Regulations & Plans for the Army
Rivardi summarizes a number of letters to the Secretary of War regarding regulations and plans for the Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersLetters from General Wilkinson, Etc.
Enclosed are two letters from General Wilkinson, one dated Nov. 6th, 1798 and the other dated Dec. 6th, 1798, along with a copy of the deposition of William Stanley.
Alexander Hamilton PapersLetter from Major Tousard
McHenry transmits a letter from Major Tousard, dated 10th of February 1799.
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