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Proceedings of the Court-Martial of John Lewis
09/02/1799 Document Signed
Proceedings of the court-martial of John Lewis.
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Proceedings of the Court-Martial of Gill, Murphy, and Landais
09/02/1799 Document Signed
Proceedings of the court-martial of David Gill, James Murphy, and Henry Landais.
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Proceedings of the Court-Martial of George Tyson
09/02/1799 Document Signed
Proceedings of the court-martial of George Tyson.
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Proceedings of a General Court-Martial
05/20/1799 Copy of document
The transcript of the proceedings of a general court-martial.
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Proceed to New Town in Bucks County
03/16/1799 Letter Signed
"In consequence of orders from the Secretary of War, I am to desire that you proceed with the party under your command to New Town in Bucks County--for which purpose you will join and accompany a …
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Procedures for Requisitioning Articles
09/07/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry reviews the procedures for requisiitioning articles such as boats and gun carriages and for the erection of barracks and other buildings. These procedures are to be followed unless it is the …
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Problems with Recruits at Taunton
09/06/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Rice reports on the desertion of several recruits from the rendezvous at Taunton and the request for a discharge from a man who claims he was drunk when he enlisted.
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Probability of Approaching Indian Hostilities
06/05/1799 Autograph Draft Document
"I have received a letter from Colonel Strong dated at Detroit the 7th of May last. You will judge from the information which you shall have when this reaches you how far it may be expedient to …
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08/15/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
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Principles Relative to Promotions
07/08/1799 Autograph Draft Document
McHenry discusses in detail the principles to be applied relative to promotions of officers. Generally, when there is a vacancy, the next officer in rank will fill it although there are exceptions in …
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Principles of the troops will run no risk of being perverted...
08/21/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamiton explains why he is strongly opposed to stationing the troops at Carlisle instead of New Jersey. He is particularly concerned about the soldiery being corrupted by the "mass of disaffection" in …
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Prevent the repetition of similar imprudence...
09/07/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Circular to the Commandants of Regiments: Hamilton warns of the ill effects of officers complaining in front of their men about the poor quality of articles furnished by the army. Such talk can only …
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Pressing Applications for Horsemen's Tents
08/31/1799 Draft Document
"I have lately received pressing applications from various quarters... for a supply of horsemen's tents. I can only renew the urgent requests which I have so frequently made to you...
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Preserving Content Among the Troops
07/06/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton declares that the supply of clothing must keep pace with the progress of recruitment. It would be better to slow the progress of recruitment than to recruit men and fail to provide them with …
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Preparations for Winter Quarters
10/25/1799 Draft Document
Hamilton questions whether the land contracted for winter quarters will supply the timber required for huts and fuel. He needs assurance that the proposed plan for winter quarters accommodates the …
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Preparation of a System of Regulations
12/22/1799 Printed or published transcription/modern copy
Hamilton asks Tousard to work with Major Hoops to prepare a system of regulations for the exercise of the Artillery, and for the police and service of artillerists in camps and garrisons.
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Preparation for an Expedition Against Insurgents
03/15/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry directs Hamilton to begin preparations for a military expedition against insurgents defying the laws of the United States in western Pennsylvania. He prefers the use of volunteer companies and …
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Power of President to Appoint Officers to Battalion
05/03/1799 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton felt the president did not have the power to appoint officers, citing verbiage in law.
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Political Concerns of the United States
11/17/1799 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
General Washington admits to having been "stricken dumb" by McHenry's recent letter. He fears that political events in the United States are moving quickly toward a crisis but only God knows what will …
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Police of the Troops in Camp Quarters and Garrisons
12/03/1799 Draft Letter
Hamilton informs Ogden that he wishes to employ General North and Ogden in the preparation of regulations for the police of the troops in Camp Quarters and garrisons.
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