Alexander Hamilton Papers
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Settling Matters by Personal Conference
Hamilton informs McHenry that he is travelling to Philadelphia in order to settle some important matters in a personal conference which should promote the future good of the service.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSending the Recruiting Money & Transporting Clothing
McHenry discusses the most economical way of sending the recruiting money to regimental paymasters and transporting clothing intended for the recruiting service.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSedgwicks's Many Concerns
In addition to a reference to an attempt to repeal the Alien and Sedition Acts, Sedgwick discusses the difficulties in supplying sufficient clothing to the troops in the widely dispersed Army. He …
Alexander Hamilton PapersSecond Company of A & E Should Be Ordered to Bretons Point, Etc.
Tousard makes a number of recommendations relative to the deployment of forces in the northeast.
Alexander Hamilton PapersSalary of $2000 Per Annum
Stevens states his preference for a salary of $2000 per year as agent to the War Department, dating from the date of his appointment.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRespect for General St. Clair
General St. Clair is the ex officio Superintendent of Indian Affairs within the Northwestern Territory and should be treated with respect by the military officers within the sphere of his …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRequest for Guidance
Dayton requested leave to speak with Hamilton on how to act at his current post.
Alexander Hamilton PapersReport from the Western District
General Wilkinson gives his interpretation of the affairs of the Western District during the latter part of 1798.
Alexander Hamilton PapersReport from the Western District
In his mostly undecipherable handwriting, this unknown officer provides a detailed report of events in the West.
Alexander Hamilton PapersReport from Detroit
Strong provides a detailed assessment of the state of military affairs from his post at Detroit and the limitedd amount of supplies, espcially of a medical nature .
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelative Rank of the Field Officers of the New Regiments, Etc.
McHenry wants Hamilton's opinion regarding the rule used to determine the relative rank of field officers in the new regiments and inquires as to whether there should be alterations in the rule …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelative Rank of Captains in the Navy
Talbot complains to Hamilton about his placement in the relative rank of Captains of the Navy. He is particulaly displeased with the placement of Capt. Truxton above him .He argues that when an …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegular Peace and War Establishment & the Provisional Army
McHenry wants Hamilton to examine existing laws related to the Regular Army to determine what should be retained in two new bills relating to the Regular Army and the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegiments of Artillerists and Engineers
"I have considered the arrangement and distribution of the two Regiments of Artillerists and Engineers submitted to me...and approve of the same. You will be pleased to cause the said arrangement and …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegimental Staff Appointments
Hamilton discusses the organization and appointments of officers to the regimental staff.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegimental Staff
Hamilton discusses the organization of the regimental staff.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecruiting Service in the State of Virginia
A letter is enclosed to Colonel Parker which explains the recruiting service within the State of Virginia. If Lee himself can digest the information it need not be sent to Parker since the recruiting …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecruiting in Virginia
Lee discusses the prospects for recruiting in Virginia which is hindered by the considerable opposition to the general government within the state.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecruiting and Suppression of Rebellion
Informs Washington that he has ordered the Paymaster General to the "Seat of Government" (Philadelphia). Discusses the state of army recruiting efforts in several states and the efforts to suppress …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommending a Recruiting Rendezvous & A Recruiting Officer
McHenry recommends Litchfield, Connecticut as a promising recruiting rendezvous and a lieutenant [name illegible] as an effective recruiting officer.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of Willard Warner
Phinney, Morris, Edwards, and Griffin recommend Lieutenant Willard Warner of the county militia for a Subaltern's commission in the Army of the United States.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of Captain Freeman
Ingersoll recommends Captain Freeman to replace Captain Littlefield as commander of the company.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of Capt. Kirkland
Based on prior military experience him in the state militia, Cochran recommends Capt. Kirkland for service in the [Eventual] Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersReceipt of Your Letter of February 4th
"I have this moment received your letter of the 4th instant to the contents of which I shall pay particular attention."
Alexander Hamilton PapersRand Should Be Discharged Due to Extreme Intemperance, Etc.
Gates recommends that elderly 42-year-old Abraham Rand be discharged from the service due to his extreme intemperance. He notes that he now commands 74 men and does not have enough clothing and …
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