Alexander Hamilton Papers
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Benefits of the War Against the Insurgency, Etc.
Among many other matters including Hamilton's impending resignation, Carrington expresses his views on the success of the war against the insurgency. He particularly notes the importance of …
Alexander Hamilton PapersArmy In Motion Homeward, Etc.
Hamilton observes that the sundry units of the Army are returning to their homes in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The judiciary continues to interrogate the prisoners apprehended …
Alexander Hamilton PapersArms & Equipage Needed to Supply the Militia
Clement Biddle, the Quartermaster General of Pennsylvania, asks Hamilton to order Samuel Hodgdon to provide the arms and camp equipage Biddle needs to equip the militia that it is about to set out for …
Alexander Hamilton PapersApprehending Suspects from the insurgency
Hamilton names those who have been apprehended for their part in the insurgency in western Pennsylvania and one who has escaped. He believes that a permanent military presence will be required in the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersAmerica as an Asylum to the Oppressed of Europe
John Jay reflects on the war, discord, and oppression he witnesses while in London and hopes that America might become an asylum to the oppressed peoples of the world.
Alexander Hamilton PapersHamilton's Financial Affairs
Hamilton asks Troup to be the executor of his will and then provides the details of his financial affairs. He laments the necessity of omitting his Scottish father from his will.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFilling the Office of Secretary of State
Pickering, currently serving as both Secretary of State and Secretary of War, discusses his reluctance to accept the office of Secretary of State on a permanent basis but he feels it is his patriotic …
Alexander Hamilton PapersEdmund Randolph's Printed Vindication
Pickering discusses Edmund Randolph's written vindication following his forced resignation from the office of Secretary of State. Fauchet's letter, which had allegedly exposed Randolph's disloyalty to …
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe German Emperor's Intention to Make Peace, Etc.
McHenry notes that there will be a quorum in both Houses of Congress today and that it appears that the news that the Emperor of Germany intended to make peace is unfounded.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRunning the Lines Agreeable to the Treaty of August 1795
McHenry discusses the process by which the surveyors will run the lines on the lands northwest of the Ohio River according to the treaty negotiated by General Wayne in August 1795.
Alexander Hamilton PapersInsecure State of the Post of New York, Etc.
Schuyler laments the military vulnerability of the city of New York and expresses alarm at the possible election of Aaron Burr to the state assembly and the speeches of the recently inaugurated …
Alexander Hamilton PapersFollowing the Principles of the Late Administration
McHenry discusses President Adams recent speech which seems to indicate that Adams will continue the policies of the Washington administration.
Alexander Hamilton PapersYour Superior Genius & Talents
Pickering affirms his unqualified support for Hamilton's appointment as second in command of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersYour Opinion Respecting the Proposed Arrangements
McHenry requests Hamilton's opinion regarding the proposed arrangements and swears him to secrecy regarding the contents of his recent letter.
Alexander Hamilton PapersYour Country Needs You!
Hamilton enlists General Gunn's service in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersYou Should Not Decline the Appointment, Etc.
Hamilton urges Washington to accept leadership of the provisional army being proposed in respond to the threat of a war with France.
Alexander Hamilton PapersWill Colonel Talmage Take a Regiment?
Hamilton regrets that the post of Adjutant General is occupied by William North but urges Colonel Talmage instead to consent to lead a Regiment.
Alexander Hamilton PapersWhat is to be said to General Knox?
McHenry notes that he has had to leave Philadelphia for reasons of health, but inquires as to Hamilton's response to General Knox's letter regarding the relative seniority of Major Generals in the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersTransferring Troops from the Islands to West Point
Because of the inconvenience of adding new barracks to Bedlows Island and Oyster Island, McHenry suggests re-locating the troops on these islands to West Point pending the construction of permanent …
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Sun Begins to Shine
McHenry informs Hamilton that he has received the President's letter with the commissions for the three generals.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Request of Mr. Wharton
Hamilton discusses the request of Mr. Wharton for a position in the military establishment but doubts that there is anything available with regard to employment as a Clerk or secretary to a general …
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Practice of Annexing Counties to Names
Hamilton notes that the practice of annexing counties to the names of military nominations will almost certainly lead to errors and provides one example of such an error.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Necessity of Calling You Into Service
Among other matters, Wolcott suggests to Hamilton that he replace McHenry as Secretary of War. He discusses the claims of British creditors and the progress of sickness in Philadelphia
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Affair of General Knox Perplexes Me
Hamilton expresses his bewilderment that General Knox seems reluctant to serve as his subordinate in the Provisional Army and encloses a draft of a letter that McHenry can use as a response to Knox.
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