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Memories of George Washington
01/02/1800 Copy of documentHamilton laments the death of General Washington noting that he is indebted to the General for the many kindnesses extended to him.
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Measures to Having Accounts Passed
01/02/1800 Copy of documentStevens complains that his accounts are being scrutinized so closely causing him to correct minor irregularities that it is impracticable for him to attend to the business of his department.
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Measurements of the Pace
03/25/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSmith continues to conduct experiments on the proper measure of the pace. He is attached to the English time, 65 & 1/2 yards per minute, based on the approved Prussian system.
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Means of Paying the Troops
06/11/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentWelles, President of the Boston Branch of the Bank of the US, is asked to advance $5,000.00 for paying the troops the repayment of which can be arranged with the Treasury Dept.
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McHenry's Resignation
05/13/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcHenry informs Hamilton that he submitted his resignation to President Adams on May 6, 1800. His resignation will take effect on June 1st so that he can brief his successor in the interim.
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March to Harper's Ferry, Etc.
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton directs Ingersoll to make the necessary preparations for his company to march to Harper's Ferry in two or three weeks. Requested the number and calibre of field pieces at West Point which …
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Management of Indian Affairs, Etc.
03/05/1800 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton sends Wilkinson information regarding the organization of four regiments. He discusses some appointments and the best methods for implementing the reorganization. Caution is urged regarding …
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Making Terms With Deserters and Double Rations
01/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPinckney expressed his determination in not making terms with deserters until they deliver themselves up. Letter noted, "there are currently three skulking on the Allegheney Mountain" who contacted …
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Maj. Walker's Furlough
03/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton authorizes Maj. John Walker's furlough for whatever period Col. Rice deems expedient.
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Lt. Flagg's Resignation
04/08/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentLt. Flagg's resignation has been accepted and he should be so notified. Hamilton wants to be informed of the time Flagg receives his notice.
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Lt. Baldwin's Application for Furlough
01/08/1800 Autograph Letter SignedLt. Baldwin's second application for a furlough due to ill health is confirmed by Dr. Douglass who says that Baldwin's complaint is syphilis which has contaminated his whole system and rendered him …
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List of Recent Promotions
05/31/1800 Draft LetterHamilton has not received the list of recent promotions and needs it immediately since the day of the disbanding of the troops is near at hand.
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License to Trade with Indians
04/25/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAddressed topic of previous letter from St. Clair regarding trade with Indians. McHenry believed it proper to limit people licensed to trade with Indians to certain towns agreeable to the choice of …
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