Alexander Hamilton Papers
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Questions Affecting the Legality of the General Court Martial
McHenry has two questions bearing on the legality of the General Court Martial: Can the Commandant of a Port or Garrison , where there a sufficient number of officers, order a General Court Martial? …
Alexander Hamilton PapersQuelling the Insurrection in Pennsylvania
McHenry discusses possible military responses to the apparent insurrection in Pennsylvania.
Alexander Hamilton PapersQuantity of Ammunition to be Forwarded to Fort Adams
In the interest of safety during conveyance, the quantity of ammunition intended for the artillery at Fort Adams should not exceed the estimate.
Alexander Hamilton PapersProviding Virginia's Officers With Their Commissions
Hamilton quotes a letter from General Washington who complains that the officers of Virginia has yet to receive their commissions and this is the cause of much dissatisfaction.
Alexander Hamilton PapersProtecting the Surveyors
Since the party of troops ordered to assist the Surveyor General in marking the boundary lines designated by the Treaty of Greenville has refused to do so, McHenry orders that a military escort be …
Alexander Hamilton PapersProper Arrangements for the Command of the Military Force
Hamilton provides the details of his plan to organize the [Eventual] Army with himself, as Inspector General, superintending the whole.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPromotions Frequently Prove More Injurious than Advantageous
Due to the unsettled state of the military establishment, Hamtramck does not want to be promoted if it is only a temporary measure that could harm his career.
Alexander Hamilton PapersProgress of My Recruiting Party
Major Bradley reports on the progress of his recruiting party which has arrived in Staunton on its way to Winchester where he will await orders.
Alexander Hamilton PapersProceedings of a General Court Martial
Hamilton transmits the results of a General Court Martial, nothing that the punishments are mitigated in some cases by the fact that the United States is not officially at war.
Alexander Hamilton PapersProceed to the City of Albany, Etc.
Hamilton orders Leonard to march his troops to Albany and advises him on how to organize and equip his men.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPrinciples Upon Which My Conduct Must Be Founded
Strong chronicles the ongoing disputes betwen the residents and the soldiery on the northwestern frontier and asks McHenry to clarify the principles upon which he must act to resolve these disputes.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPreparatory Steps for Commencing the Recruiting Service, Etc.
Among other matters McHenry discusses the steps needed to begin the recruiting service. He notes Mr. Francis will report on the exact periods at which calculations can be made regarding certain …
Alexander Hamilton PapersPostponing Recommendations
Ogden asks to postpone his recommendations of officers from Pennsylvania and New Jersey until he has had more time to consider them.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPlan for the Providing and Issuing of Military Supplies
Hamilton describes in some detail his plan for providing and issuing military supplies.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPermission for Circumventing the Chain of Command
Dayton is permitted to communicate directly with Hamilton if given permission to do so by his commander, Major Hoops.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPayroll Procedures
Hamilton ruminates on the payroll procedures he proposes for the various levels of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPaying the Officers and Supplying the Recruits
McHenry describes his efforts to ensure that regimental officers are paid promptly and to make sure that recruits are properly clothed.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPaying Mr. Mangin
Stevens seeks Hamilton's approval of the payment he is making to Mr. Mangin.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPaying for the Article Stated to Be Wanted
Hamilton has asked Colonel Stevens to procure the article stated to be wanted and has asked the Accountant of the War Department to pay for it by deducting the amount from the pay of the soldiers.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPay, Nominations, Commissions, Etc.
McHenry discusses a number of accounting and personnel matters related to the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOur Military Concerns
Hamilton informs Washington of the geographical division of command between him and General Pinckney. He has sent for General Wilkinson so as to learn more of the affairs on the western scene.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOrganizing the Eventual Army
McHenry provides considerable detail on how the Eventual Army will be organized and supplied.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOrganization of the Recruiting Service
Hamilton explains the organization of the recruiting service in five states and the division of Virginia into recruiting districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOpposition Between the Military & Civil Authorities in Detroit
McHenry encloses a copy of a letter from Lieutenant Colonel David Strong which should have accompanied papers sent earlier regarding the opposition between the civil and military authorities in …
Alexander Hamilton PapersOpposing the Insurrection
General MacPherson discusses the measures being taken to oppose the insurrection in Pennsylvania and notes his disapproval of those measures.
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