Alexander Hamilton Papers
362 documents
Trial of Capt. Samuel Vance
Hare transmits the proceedings of the General Court Martial held for the trial of Capt. Samuel Vance. Since there are no other cases, the court will be adjourned.
Alexander Hamilton PapersTransmitting Five Letters
McHenry transmits to Hamilton letters from Capt. Littlefield, General Hamtramck, John Dover, Edward Livingston, and William Simmons.
Alexander Hamilton PapersTransmit New Recruiting Instructions
McHenry suggests that the new recruiting instructions should be forwarded to the officers who are enlisting men for the Regiment of Artillery and the four old Regiments of Infantry and to the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersThoughts of the General in Chief
McHenry discusses General Washington's wishes to be excluded from anything other than actual field operations. The General also wants to divide the military command between the existing general …
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Virtues of Tioga Point as a Recruiting Rendezvous
Sounding like the President of the Tioga Point Chamber of Commerice, Kirkland extols the virtues of Tioga Point as a recruiting rendezvous.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe State of Things
Hamilton reports to General Washington on the state of recruiting and supplying what he refers to as the Provisional Army. He observes that If McHenry's actions were the equal of his good intentions, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Progress of My Detachment
Capt. Henry reports on the progress of his detachment which has been delayed by unfavorable weather. Lieutenant Boote has been asked to deliver to the Quartermaster any clothing that is not being used …
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe President's Lack of Urgency
McHenry comments on the lack of urgency on the part of the President in forwarding instructions to Hamilton. He also has presented a list of nominations to the President which, it is hoped, does not …
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Plan for the Arrangement of the Artillery
Hamilton presents a detailed plan for the arrangement of the artillery throughout the states of the eastern seaboard in addition to the western army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Organzation & Manning of My Regiment
Rice informs Hamilton of his progress in organizing and manning his regiment.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe List of Appointments Has Filled Me with Dispiriting Feelings
Despite the advice of friends that he has earned a rest, Gibbs expresses his disappointment at not being included in the list of appointments.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Justice of My Present Request
Osborne explains the circumstances which caused him to be placed under arrest for disobeying a senior officer. He wants to be tried by senior officers and not by his peers.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Charges Give Me More Pleasure than Pain
Rivardi responds to the charges against him and asserts that a Court of Inquiry will most assuredly demonstrate the malice of any accuser;
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Business of Procuring Supplies
Hamilton argues that the Quartermaster General should not be burdened with the business of procuring supplies, a responsiblity which will interfere with his numerous military functions.
Alexander Hamilton PapersTaking the Command at Rhode Island
Major Tousard has assumed his command at Rhode Island and will conform himself exactly to Hamilton's orders.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSystem for Supplying the Troops
St. Clair has informed McHenry that the proclamation of martial law has caused unease. McHenry encloses extracts from letters related to martial law in the territories.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSurplus of Rations;
Frye discusses the disposition of the surplus of rations resulting from the departure of part of his garrison to West Point.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSupply & Accounting Concerns
Along with a reference to indiscriminate enlistments, McHenry discusses sundry supply and accounting matters.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSupplies, Sentencing Capt. Vance, & the Division of States into Districts
Hamilton discusses supply concerns, Capt. Vance's trial and sentence, and the need to divide sundry States into miltiary districts, and sub-districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSupervising the Garrisons at New York & West Point
Until Hamilton has defined the extent of his command, he will be required to submit the proper reports given him by the garrisons at New York and West Point and provide appropriate supervision to …
Alexander Hamilton PapersStatus of the Garrison at Fort Jay
Hoops discusses the names, number, and state of the officers of the garrison at Fort Jay.
Alexander Hamilton PapersStatus of Fortifications, Etc.
Along with a detailed report of the status of the fortifications of the United States, Rivardi expresses dismay that the charges against him by Captain Bruff have yet to be investigated. He is certain …
Alexander Hamilton PapersStatement Regarding the Confrontation between Vance and Simmons
Abbot, a clerk in the Accountant's office, gives his formal statement regarding tthe confrontation between Capt. Vance and William Simmons, in which Vance accused Simmons of being a rascal.
Alexander Hamilton PapersStatement by James Hodnett: Confrontation between Vance & Simmons
Hodnett, a clerk in the Accountant's office, gives his formal statement regarding a confrontation between William Simmons and Captain Samuel Vance.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSpecifications for Uniforms
McHenry quotes Washington on the color of the cavalry's breeches (buff instead of white) and McHenry goes into some detail on the regulations related to the uniforms of artillery and infantry …
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