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Invoice of Public Stores
05/23/1799 Cited letter or document
Enclosed in McHenry to Hamilton, 11/01/99
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Interpretation of Articles Governing Courts Martial
02/23/1799 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton provides a detailed interpretation of those parts of the the Articles of War that relate to those officers who have the authority to convene Courts Martial. He concludes that none but a …
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Interference with an Adequate Supply of Clothing
07/22/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Circular to the Commandants of Regiments: "Agreeably to the intimation of the Secretary of War, I transmit you an extract of a letter from of the tenth instant by which you will perceive the causes …
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Insufficient Supplies and Quarters at Baltimore
06/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
"...your order of the 15th explanatory of the Contractor's agreement with the Secretary of War is very timely...There are complaints that the small parts of rations are not regularly supplied...I was …
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Instructions on the Formations and Movements of the Cavalry
08/14/1799 Letter Signed
"Governor Davie of North Carolina lately transmitted to me three copies of the enclosed work, entitled 'Instructions to be observed for the formations and movements of the Cavalry' published agreeably …
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Instructions from the Secretary of War
03/10/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Tousard encloses a copy of his instructions from the Secretary of War regarding the fortifications of sundry ports and harbors.
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Instructions for Winter Quarters & Paying the Troops
10/26/1799 Letter Signed
General Washington discusses his orders for the disposition and quartering of troops during the winter months. He considers the erection of huts more economical than renovating existing barracks. He …
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Instructions for David Strong from the Inspector General
05/22/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton encourages reinforcing the post at Detroit in lieu of strengthening the one at Michilimacnac. He discourages the exercise of martial law at Detroit which will anger the inhabitants and the …
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Instant Remedy to the Shortage of Clothing
07/11/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Quotes from Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Parker's "letter of the 3rd Inst." concerning the shortage of clothing and states: "You see how the delay works and how necessary it is to apply an instant …
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Injurious Acts of the Disaffected Part of the Country
07/22/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Adlum claims that dividing his force would cause it to appear small in the eyes of people he calls "the disaffected part of the Country." He accuses these "Democrats" of interfering with recruiting …
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Information Concerning Several Posts of the Western Arrny
11/09/1799 Draft Letter
Hamilton expresses his gratitude to Hamtramck for the information he has provided concerning the several posts he has visited including the fact that the provisions for women have exceeded the allowed …
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Indian Affairs are in a Critical Situation
10/14/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter made from Author's Files
Governor St. Clair discusses recent conferences with several Shawanese chiefs and with the Wyandots; He is concerned that these tribes may soon break off relations with the United States.
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Increased Exertion in the Business of Supplies
06/14/1799 Autograph Draft Document Signed
Hamilton stresses the importance of punctuality in supplying the new recruits and providing for their pay.
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Incorporation of the Military System into One Law
01/14/1799 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton advises McHenry on the arrangement of his suggestions for the reorganization of the military into one bill but he is advised to proceed with care.
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In peace as in war an officer shall be ready to execute the trusts, etc.
06/25/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton discusses a number of issues including the appointment of a Court of Inquiry to address Captain Bruff's charges against Rivardi, the exclusion of foreigners from military service, Rivardi's …
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Importance of Clothing for Recruits
04/30/1799 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton remarks on the lack of clothing at the regimental rendezvous and the importance of its arrival, request for expedited transport of clothing articles.
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Ignorance of Some Officers in the Old Regiments
12/19/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
John F. Hamtramck explains his reference in an earlier letter to the ignorance of some officers in the Old Regiments. By using the term "ignorance" he meant to convey the want of the necessary …
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Ignorance of Particular Officers of the Old Regiments
12/04/1799 Draft Letter
Hamilton orders Col. Hamtramck to identify those officers of the old regiments who are incapable of reading or writing.
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Ignorance of Individual Officers
12/03/1799 Draft Letter
Hamilton informs McHenry that he has written to Colonel Hamtramck asking him to identify those officers whose ignorance he has discussed in a recent letter.
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I urge constantly the completion of the appointment of officers...
07/11/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter
"Agreeably to your own ideas communicated in your letter of the 23rd ultimo, you will consider Somerset as established for your regimental rendezvous. I urge constantly the completion of the …
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I protest against the arms...
09/07/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Smith feels obligated to warn that many of the arms and horseman's tents supplied to his regiment are not fit for service.
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I have appointed as permanent secretary Thomas Y. Howe...
07/17/1799 Draft Document
Hamilton announces that he has appointed Thomas Howe as his permanent secretary and requests that he be made a second lieutenant so that he will be adequately compensated for his duties..
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I do not feel myself at liberty to proceed...
09/09/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Swan is hesitant to proceed with the payment of the troops under the current system and awaits Hamilton's directions regarding how to proceed.
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I decline moving a detachment to Easton...
07/02/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Adlum notifies Hamilton that he will not move a detachment from Reading to Easton and declares that in fact his force should be augmented if they are to maintain peace in the region.
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I could have enlisted many more men...
06/24/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
"I have received your letter of the 6th instant covering a new set of Recruiting Instructions...I repeatedly reported to the Secretary of War last fall that I could have enlisted many more men, indeed …
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