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I can have but faint hopes of relief in case of accident...
09/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Although he is able to send the money to the regiments soon, Swan worries that a robbery of the mail or other accident may interfere and therefore damage his reputation irreparably.
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I am in readiness and await your orders.
07/18/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
"Since the receipt of your letter of the 3rd instant, which did not come into my hands until the 11th, I have been making the necessary preparations. I have now the honor to inform you that I am in …
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I am as anxious as any officer to discharge the duties of my station...
07/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Rivardi reports at great length from Niagara and educates Hamilton on the use of Artillery and Engineers. He is grateful that a Court of Inquiry will investigate the charges brought against him by …
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Hunewell Listed as Replying to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799
07/27/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hunewell is listed as replying to the Circular of 7/13/1799 in which McHenry asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
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How to Erect Huts
11/03/1799 Autograph Document
Plan for the erection of huts.
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How lightly they talked of desertion.
06/12/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Describes a meeting with recently discharged soldiers from Niagara. He is astonished at how lightly they talked of desertion, saying that it was very common and never punished.
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Hopkins' Reply to the Circular of July 13, 1799
07/18/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
This is Hopkins' reply to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799 in which he asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
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His character on certain sides gives room for doubts.
06/15/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Despite some doubts about his character, Hamilton recommends that James Wilkinson be promoted to Major General, [a post declined by Henry Knox who refused to serve under Hamilton].
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His Character as an Officer & His Political Principles
03/18/1799 Copy of document
Hamilton directs Dayton to deliver the enclosed letter to Major Ford which orders Ford to take command of some detachments of Artillerists who will march as auxiliaries to the volunteers under …
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Hats Destitute of Cockades and Loops
05/22/1799 Letter Signed
"It has happened in one instance which has come to my knowledge that the hats sent on for the recruits has been destitute of cockades and loops. In a similar cse I authorize you to procure the …
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Hats Delivered with Furniture Complete, Etc.
05/24/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton will confer with Colonel Smith on the appointment of his major and discusses the nature of the hats to be delivered to officers.
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Hats are Destitute of Cockades and Loops, Etc.
06/14/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Parker discusses the shortcomings of the hats he received, the pay of recruits, the lack of clothing, and the propriety of enlisting apprentices.
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Hall Listed as Replying to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799
07/20/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hall is listed as replying to the circular of 7/13/1799 in which McHenry asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
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Half-Confidence is Bad
06/27/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
McHenry approves the creation of a troop of horse as a model to ascertain the improvements needed in cavalry tactics. He affirms that Wilkinson's promotion should first be approved by General …
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Great Dissatisfaction Among the Officers, Etc.
04/10/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
General Washington approves the division of Virginia into recruiting districts and subdistricts with the caveat that he cannot speak with precision because of the many new counties in the State. He …
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Graves Listed as Replying to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799
08/03/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Graves is listed as replying to the Circular of 7/13/1799 in which McHenry asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
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Gibson to the Secretary of War
04/06/1799 Copy of document
Enclosed in McHenry to Hamilton, 04/21/1799
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General Washington's Concerns
10/27/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
General Washington discusses a number of matters including the disposition of the 8th, 9th, and 10th Regiments, the necessity for General Pinckney's views on these matters, and appointments to the …
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General Return of the State of New York...
03/11/1799 Document Signed
General Return of the State of New York...Specifying the Beats of each Company recruiting for the New York Regt.
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General Orders: Strict Observance of These Regulations
06/06/1799 Copy of document
Hamilton explains the requirements for the enlistment of recruits. He wants recruiting limited to citizens of the United States which would include properly certified naturalized citizens. Recruiters …
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General Orders: Disposition of Returns
05/29/1799 Copy of document
These General Orders pertain to the disposition of returns. Those relating to officers and men are to be sent to the Adjutant General at New York. Those related to ordnance and supplies are to be sent …
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General Orders will put almost an entire stop to recruiting in Pennsylvania...
07/24/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
" ...I made a trip to the Westward some time ago in order to visit some of my recruiting posts and am happy to inform you that the officers conduct themselves with great propriety and they have met …
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Funeral Honors for our Departed Chief
12/22/1799 Draft Letter
Hamilton is sending a copy of an order to Macpherson, who is in charge of the ceremonies, regarding the funeral honors to be paid in Philadelphia to George Washington.
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Funeral Honors for George Washington
12/21/1799 Draft Letter
Alexander Hamilton explains the regulations related to the funeral honors for the recently deceased George Washington in the cities of Philadelphia and New York.
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Frigate Sailed Last Sunday
11/11/1799 Letter Signed
Major Toussard encloses to Hamilton the letter which he directed to Oliver Elsworth. The frigate sailed last Sunday and by now should be half way to her destination.
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