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Testimonies of My Military Conduct
07/25/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMurarius presents testimonies of his military conduct for Hamilton's perusal.
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Support for Hamilton's Appointment
08/21/1798 Letter SignedIn some detail, Pickering expresses his support for Hamilton in the ongoing controversy over Hamilton's being appointed Inspector General over Generals Knox and Pinckney.
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Sketch of a Letter
11/13/1798 Autograph LetterHamilton presents his respects to General Washington and sends a sketch of a letter in conformity to what occurred that morning.
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Sentiments of Our People Toward the Directory of France, Etc.
05/27/1798 Letter SignedWashington expresses reluctance to come out of retirement to lead a military force in opposition to France. He is reassured by his communication with sundry people throughout the South that the …
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Seeking Civil Employment
11/16/1798 Autograph Letter SignedArmstrong wants Hamilton's support in seeking civil employment, perhaps as a Pay Master.
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Report from London on French Intentions
10/20/1798 Contemporary Copy of LetterKing warns Hamilton of his suspicions regarding French intentions with respect to the American navy and the potential for war with France.
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Replacing Young Lawrence with Young Harrison
12/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSince Mr. Lawrence has expressed his regret at the nomination of his son, perhaps young Harrison, the son of the District Attorney, could be nominated in his stead.
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Relative Rank of the Three Major Generals
10/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWolcott provides his views regarding the ongoing controversy over the relative rank of the three Major Generals.
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Relative Rank of the Three Major Generals
09/24/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWashington confides to Hamilton that he cannot comment on the relative rank of the three major generals until he receives an official account of the President's determination.
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Relative Rank of Officers in the Provisional Army
07/17/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHamilton says that, if indispensable, he is willing to inhabit a lower rank than Knox but is not amenable to the same situation in relation to Pinckney. He is unwilling to occupy a lower rank to every …
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Relative Rank of Major Generals
10/21/1798 Letter SignedWashington assures Hamilton that he has made his sentiments clear regarding the relative rank of the three major generals of the Provisional Army. Since he is Commander in Chief, any controversy …
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Relative Qualifications of Major Generals, Etc.
07/29/1798 Autograph Letter SignedPresents the case for his superior qualifications in relation to General Pinckney and warns Washington of the insufficiency of McHenry in the post of Secretary of War.
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Regulations Respecting Extral Allowances to Officers
12/19/1798 Copy of documentFive regulations relative to extra allowances to Officers are explained.
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Recommends Fishbourne Wharton as a Clerk
08/09/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWolcott recommends Fishbourne Wharton as a clerk or secretary to a general officer. Wharton comes from a respectable Quaker family. He lists Wharton's qualifications as amiable, intelligent, and well …
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Recommendations for Positions in the Provisional Army
08/06/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAlong with a discussion of other matters, Van Schaack recommends Joseph Kellogg and Doctor David Leavenworth for positions in the provisional army.
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Recommendations for Appointments
07/28/1798 Autograph Letter SignedHamilton makes several recommendations for appointments in the Army including his nephew, Philip Church, for a Captaincy in the infantry. He tells McHenry that he would consider it a personal favor if …
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Recommendation of Major Landon
08/04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedVan Schaak recommends Major Landon for admission into the provisional army.
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Recommendation of Hamilton to be the Senior Major General
09/25/1798 Extract of LetterWashington extols Hamilton's many virtues as he recommends him to be the senior Major General in the Provisional Army.
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Recommendation of Garret DeBow
08/19/1798 Autograph Letter SignedRussel and Stephens recommend Garret DeBow for a post in the Provisional Army.
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Recommendation of David Jones
07/31/1798 Letter SignedJay recommends his private secretary David Jones, son of the Comptroller, to be one of Hamilton's aides.
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Recommendation of Count de Moelien
11/06/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCarroll recommends the Count de Moelien for appointment as one of Hamilton's aides.
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Recommendation for Elhanan W. Wheeler
10/17/1798 Autograph Letter SignedBarker recommends Elhanan W. Wheeler, a man of unblemished moral character, for a position in the Provisional Army.
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Recommendation for a Nephew of Mine
09/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLivingston requests a recommendation from Hamilton for his nephew Robert to command a company of the troops to be trained to defend American independence.
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Recommend Me to be the Agent
12/18/1798 Autograph Letter SignedStevens insists that he be appointed the agent for laying out the money appropriated by the State of New York for its defense. He has a large a large family to provide for and if he not given this …
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Rank in Relation to Other Major Generals, Etc.
07/28/1798 Letter SignedJay inquires as to Hamilton's rank in relation to the other Major Generals in the provisional Army and recommends former loyalist Warren De Lancey to lead a Company in said Army.
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