Alexander Hamilton Papers
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I Will Gladly Serve
Not having a family, DeHaert expresses his readiness to serve in the Army, preferably as an officer, and asks Hamilton for a recommendation.
Alexander Hamilton PapersI Decline Any Military Appointment
Due to obligations to his family and his present pursuits, Clarkson declines any appointment in the Provisional Army and expresses doubt that there will even be a need for serious military operations …
Alexander Hamilton PapersHis Services Ought to be Procured at Almost Any Price
Pickering quotes a letter from General Washington arguing that, despite the inevitable opposition of General Pinckney, Hamilton should be given the office of Inspector General.
Alexander Hamilton PapersHamilton's Pay & Emoluments, Etc.
McHenry assures Hamilton that he will address the question of Hamilton's pay and emoluments as early as possible. He intends to follow the English system for the recruiting service and will send a …
Alexander Hamilton PapersHamilton's Appointment as Inspector General
Pickering expresses his approval of Hamilton's appointment as Inspector General.
Alexander Hamilton PapersGeneral Huntington Is Displeased, Etc.
Hamilton notifies McHenry of the displeasure of General Huntington at not receiving notice of his appointment and he expresses alarm and suspicion regarding the lack of information on nominations.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFurther Defense of the State of New York
Adams acknowledges the $150,000 appropriated by the legislature of New York for the defense of the state and assures Governor Jay that he will cooperate with the understanding that his action will …
Alexander Hamilton PapersFortifying the Port of New York
Relative to the plan for fortifying the port of New York, Jay has provided $500 for the perfecting of a survey of the shores and waters. After the survey is completed, General Clarkson, Colonel Burr, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersFortifications of Governors, Bedlows, and Ellis's Islands
McHenry notes that Colonel Stevens should contract for additional barracks on Governors Island and should have the buildings on Ellis's Island prepared for the accommodation of a company. The works …
Alexander Hamilton PapersExtending Our Internal Means of Defense
Since Otis has been appoined Chairman of a committee to consider extending American internal means of defense, he asks to meet with Hamilton to obtain his advice on a number of related concerns.
Alexander Hamilton PapersEnclosed Letter from General Knox
McHenry encloses a letter from General Knox in which Knox expresses his desire to serve in the Provisional Army but objects to being subordinate to officers who were subordinate to him in the War for …
Alexander Hamilton PapersEmoluments Suspended for General Officers
Hamilton questions the wisdom of suspending the emoluments of the General Officers until they are called into active service.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDuties of the Inspector General, Etc.
Hamilton discusses the functions of the Inspector General, the contributions of General Knox, and his disgust with the policy of withholding emoluments from officers until they are on active service.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDiscontent & Disgust in This Territory
Wilkinson comments on the discontent in the southern territory evidenced by the withdrawal of several notables to the adjoining Spanish Territory. He lists three essentials to the preservation of …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDeserving of a Majority in the Provisional Army
Although Fondey believes he should receive a majority in the Provisional Army he is currently on the list to receive a captaincy instead.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDeriving Aid from the General Officers
Among other matters, Hamilton decries the decision to waive emoluments for general officers until called into active service and hopes the President will change his mind and take advantage of this …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDefense of the State of New York
The legislature of New York has appropriated $150,000 to provide for the defense of that state and Hamilton is asked to work with Governor Jay in laying out and executing an effective plan to that …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDefending the City and Harbor of New York
McHenry discusses the details of the proposed defenses of the port of New York.
Alexander Hamilton PapersConsultation With Engineers
Since the survey of the port of New York has been completed, Hamilton recommends seeking advice from qualified engineers before proceeding with the fortification project.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCommand of a Troop of Horse
Glen seeks Hamilton's support in obtaining the command of a Troop of Horse.
Alexander Hamilton PapersColonel Tousard as Inspector of Artillery
Adams questions the wisdom of appointing Colonel Tousard as Inspector of Artillery. Tousard is a fine officer but he is of French origin and Adams is worried that in a war with the French, Tousard …
Alexander Hamilton PapersChain of Command in the Provisional Army
General Washington has provided the names of the leading commanders in the Provisional Army with Hamilton, as Inspector General, the senior officer. The appointment of William S. Smith, the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersCaring for Philip Church
McHenry tells Hamilton to assure Philip Church's mother that he will take the same care of Philip that he would of his own son.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCaring for Philip Church
McHenry tells Hamilton to assure Mrs. Church that will take the same care of her son Philip that he would of his own son.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCandidates for Military Promotion
McHenry solicits Hamilton's opinion of each of the gentlemen who are on a list of candidates for military promotion.
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