Alexander Hamilton Papers
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Candidate for Appointment in the Army
Howe makes his case for an appointment in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCalling You and General Knox Into Immediate Service
Pickering reaffirms his support of Hamilton's position as second in command of the Provisional Army despite the opinions of some that the post should by right have been offered to General Knox.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAvailability of a Quantity of Powder
Ward reminds Hamilton of fifty tons of powder that is available for the use of the War Department at a reasonable price.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAssistance in Fortifying the Port of New York
Jay agrees with Hamilton that engineers should be involved in the fortifications project. He notes also that the appropriations have been provided by the national government so the project must …
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment of Officers, Etc.
Adams has consented to the appointment of Captain Church and Lieutenant Hamilton as officers. He has also received from Lucien Hauteval a packet of addresses which do not seem to be of sufficient …
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment as Inspector General, with the Rank of Major General
McHenry informs Hamilton that he has been appointed Inspector General of the Provisional Army with the rank of Major General and includes a list of subordinate general officers.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment as Inspector General
Pickering discusses the implications of Hamilton being appointed Inspector General which would place him in a position senior to General PInckney.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment as a Lieutenant in the Cavalry
Hoffman would like to be appointed a Lieutenant in the Cavalry of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersApplication for Command of an Artillery Regiment
Hoops seeks command of an Artillery Regiment and includes a letter from General Washington.
Alexander Hamilton PapersApplication for a Commission
North recommends a relative for a commission as a captain in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAn Office in the Commissary's Department
Mowatt expresses his desire for a position in the Commissary's Department.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAcceptance of the Appointment
McHenry expresses his hope that General Knox will accept his appointment in the Provisional Army, with the understanding that any concerns about the relative rank of Major Generals will be resolved at …
Alexander Hamilton PapersA Plea for a Military Appointment
Hoops makes the case for his appointment as a major of artillery.
Alexander Hamilton PapersA Lieutenancy in the Artillery
Shepherd seeks Hamilton's recommedation for a lieutenancy in the Artillery and, if none exists, for a similar position in the Infantry.
Alexander Hamilton PapersA Lamentable Lack of Necessaries & Organization
Gibbs assesses the recruiting potential and deficiencies in stores, equipage, and organization of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersYour Superintendance of the Post & Troops Under My Command
Captain Ingersoll acknowledges Hamilton's superitendance of the post and troops at West Point and his intention to forward all furure communications, including reports and returns, to Hamilton.
Alexander Hamilton PapersWorthiness of Captain Robinson
Stoddert seeks Hamilton's assessment of Capt. Robinson as a potential commander in the Navy.
Alexander Hamilton PapersWithdraw Troops from Their Own Neighborhoods, Etc.
Capt. Stoddard complains of the size of the barracks in which his troops are forced to live and recommends that troops not be stationed in their own neighborhoods where the influence of family and …
Alexander Hamilton PapersWhy Was the Officer Not Found Guilty?
Though he was the youngest officer on the board of a recent Court Martial, Wands can obtain no reason why the officer on trial was not found guilty.
Alexander Hamilton PapersWant of Clothing & The Officers' Oath
Hamitlon acknowledges McHenry's letter informing him of the want of clothing and blankets and encloses the oath to be taken by officers enter the Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersUtilization of Prisoners & the Need of a Guard Ship
In this extract of Higginson's letter, he discusses several means of saving expense. The use of prisoners, in place of sailors is one possibility. He also believes that if a guard ship is provided, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersUseful Employment of the Galley "Senator Ross"
Hamilton recommends that the galley "Senator Ross", recently built at Pittsburgh, should be employed on the lower posts of the Mississippi and manned by officers and men detached from the line who …
Alexander Hamilton PapersTwo-Thirds Required to Inflict the Death Penalty
Hamilton affirms that when death is inflicted as punishment by a General Court Martial, two-thirds of the members should concur and that should be clearly shown in the proceedings.
Alexander Hamilton PapersTwo Companies of Artillerists in Motion
Hamilton informs McHenry of the actions he has taken in putting two companies of artillerists in motion who are to embark immediately from Fort Jay.
Alexander Hamilton PapersTroops Stationed in Insurgent Districts
Mchenry encloses a letter from General MacPherson concerning the positions maintained by the regular troops at the scene of the recent insurrection and disaffection.
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