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Selection of an Inspector of Artillery, Etc.
05/16/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry received letter from Hamilton regarding the embarrassment of delay in settlement of accounts for scheduled and ordinary expenses. He also observed that the selection of a new Inspector of …
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School of the Navy, Etc.
03/09/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton regrets the dismemberment of the School of the Navy from the rest because he feels that all schools should be united under the Director General. Discussed general ideas of what should be …
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Sanction of Capt. Ellery's Expenditure
05/24/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton makes no distinction between special compensations to persons not of the army and similar compensations to officers of the army for services which do not appertain to the nature of their …
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Rivardi's Continuance at Niagara, Etc.
06/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton explains that Rivardi's continuance at his post at Niagara is a matter that must be decided by the commander of the western army and therefore is out of Hamilton's hands. Gave approval of …
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Returns of Inspection
01/01/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
North submits for Hamilton's approval his proposed forms for "Returns of Inspection" saying that he welcomes any corrections.
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Return You Require
01/09/1800 Draft Letter
The Adjutant General is is preparing the return you require but his materials are unavoidably defective. However, the monthly returns heretofore sent you contain the substance of our information.
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Return to New York
02/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton explains that he has just returned to New York having been unavoidably detained at Albany much longer than expected.
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Return of the Troops in the Service of the U.S.
01/09/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Transmitted to Hamilton are the returns of the troops in the service of the U.S. Due to the unsettled state of military affairs and the want of regular communications, the return is rendered less …
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Return of the Army of the U.S.
01/13/1800 Draft Letter
Hamilton transmits to McHenry the return of the Army of the United States accompanied by a letter from the Adjutant General that furnishes some explanations.
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Retention of Capt. Izard's Commission
03/05/1800 Draft Letter
Hamilton explains that he has no objection to Capt. Izard retaining his commission while serving with Mr. Smith, the US Minister Plenipotentiary at the court of Lisbon.
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Retaining Your Commission
03/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton informs Izard that he will be permitted to retain his commission while he is absent performing public service with with Mr. Smith.
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Results of Diplomacy
12/12/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pinckney informed Wolcott that all electors of South Carolina will vote for Jefferson and Burr. North Carolina gave Jefferson and Burr eight votes. Expressed disgust with results and lack of …
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Results from Marching Experiments
06/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Details on various trials performed to obtain proper marching technique. Weights of knapsacks, steps/minute, type of arms, etc. are provided. Gives recommendation.
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Restrained St. Patrick's Day Mirth
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith assures Hamilton that he declined an invitation to spend St. Patrick's Day in New Ark and, though there was much mirth at camp, it was not improper. Enclosed letter pertaining to dispute of …
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Resistance to Cutting and Hauling Wood
03/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton asserts that the cutting and hauling of their own wood was a proper employment of the men and their resistance was atrocious and demanded decisive measures. Clarification on rules regarding …
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Resignation of Maj. Mahlon Ford
04/04/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Ford contends that when he reported to Fort Norfolk the post was a picture of destruction due to the incompetence of Capt. Richard Blackburn. He was faced with the choice of either giving up the …
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Resignation of Lt. W. Church
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Secretary of War has informed Hamilton that the resignation of Lt. W. Church was accepted, Col. Hunnewell should notify Lt. Church of the acceptance.
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Resignation of Lt. Flagg, Etc.
03/16/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Rice reluctantly encloses the resignation of Lt. Flagg whom he considered a promising officer but while waiting for the approval of his resignation Flagg pays little attention to his company for which …
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Resignation of Capt. Thomas Chandler
05/10/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The President has accepted the resignation of Capt. Thomas Chandler, expressing his regret that circumstances should make it necessary for him to retire from the Army.
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Resignation of Capt. Babbit
04/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The resignation of Capt. Babbit is accepted and his pay and emoluments will cease on May 15 next. He should be so informed.
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Resignation of Capt. Babbit
03/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lt. Col. Rice conveys Capt. Erasmus Babbit's request to resign his commission and recommends that the resignation be accepted by the Secretary of War.
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Requests Relief from His Post, Etc.
02/06/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Rivardi again requests that he be relieved and sent to West Point because of his health and his inability to afford the expenses of the command at Fort Niagara.
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Requested Papers Transmitted
02/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
"Sir: In compliance with the request contained in your letter of this date, I transmit, for the information of the committee of claims, copies of all the papers in my possession, relative to the …
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Request of Madame de Fleury
03/07/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Lafayette requests that Madame de Fleury be allowed to request assistance from the government of the US regarding the service that her late husband, General de Fleury, rendered.
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Request for Information
04/07/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Directed by the Committee of Ways and Means to furnish information pertaining to money granted by Congress for Indian annuities and how the accounts are rendered, checked, and settled.
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