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Confusion Pertaining to the Assignment of Officers
02/05/1800 Letter Signed
John Hamtramck comments that the confusion over the assignment of officers to regiments has to do largely with the great distance of communication between him and General James Wilkinson.
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Condolences
01/12/1800 Autograph Draft
Hamilton expresses to Washington's widow the depth of his grief at the loss of the General and his debt to him for the confidence and friendship he was shown throughout his life.
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Compensation of Judge Advocates
03/12/1800 Draft Letter
The subject of compensation for persons acting as Judge Advocates has caused embarrassment, so Hamilton asks that definitive rules on that subject may be laid down.
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Compensation for the Tuscaroras
03/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton has heard that Maj. Rivardi or the people under his command have killed three horses belonging to the Tuskorara nation. If this is true, the Indians must be immediately compensated for their …
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Comments on President Adams and the Jeffersonian Opposition
01/05/1800 Autograph Letter
Among other items of interest, General Hamilton decries the spirit of faction that, especially in Virginia, is more violent than ever. The leaders there possess all powers of the local government and …
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Commemorating George Washington
02/24/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Smith reports that, in accordance with the Proclamation of the President, suitable eulogies, orations, and discourses were given on Feb. 22nd by the Union Brigade at Scotch Plains, New Jersey to …
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Col. Smith's Military Pretensions, Etc.
05/24/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton assures Adams that his personal regard for Col. [William S.] Smith produces sentiments very different from a disposition to throw the least impediment in the way of his success. The …
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Coalitions with Mr. Jefferson
06/06/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The man [Adams] is more mad than Hamilton ever thought him and he shall soon be led to say he is as wicked as he is mad. Hamilton asks to be kept apprised of the probability of coalitions with Mr. …
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Clothing for the Troops
03/02/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton regrets that he has not yet received the clothing he requested for the troops since the winter is far advanced and new recruits without adequate clothing will soon be in a depressed …
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Citation Only
02/17/1800 Cited letter or document
Acknowledges Mitchell's letter of 1/27/1800. Citation only.
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01/08/1800 Cited letter or document
Citation only
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Chaplains for the Brigades
01/02/1800 Draft Letter
Hamilton notes that four chaplains are authorized by the law so one chaplain should speedily be assigned to each brigade including Rev. Mr. Hill as proposed by Col. Parker.
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Certification of Vouchers
01/03/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Tousard requests Hamilton's certification of a number of vouchers for items that are sorely needed, including tents for men under smallpox quarantine, shoes, a barge for Fort Adams, and wood allowed …
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Certificates Given to Contractors, Etc.
03/24/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Certificates given to contractors should express the quantity of articles supplied but contain no opinion on their price. If the price is unusually high, Rice should make a note on the certificate or …
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Care of the Sick
06/12/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The huts and any public property that may remain at camp with the sick who are too ill to be removed, will, when Col. Rice's command expires, be under the command of the senior officer of the US who …
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Capt. Izard's Career Choices
02/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton assure Capt. Izard that he wishes him success whether he chooses to continue his military career or decides to pursue a career in diplomacy. Wishes him success in whatever path he chooses.
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Burning of War Department
11/15/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Nothing is known about a treaty with France save what was published in the papers. Secondary mention to the burning of the War Department. Cause of fire is now believed to be from a neighbors fire …
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Bricks for the Fourneau at Scotch Plains
05/12/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton orders Ogden to provide bricks and materials for erecting at his quarters at Scotch Plains a fourneau, a machine for culinary purposes, to be available during his visit to the camp.
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Bounty for Two Companies of Infantry
05/28/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Paymaster General has been directed to send to his deputy with General Pinckney bounty money sufficient to recruit two companies of Infantry. Allowance has been made for the recruits obtained in …
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Bounty for Infantry & Artillerists
05/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
By existing law the troops are entitled to rations, or an equivalent in money, until they reach their homes at the rate of twenty miles per day so Swan is ordered to make an estimate of the funds …
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Bounty for Infantry & Artillerists
05/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Paymaster General has been directed to deliver bounty money for eight companies of infantry and four companies of artillerists which should be sufficient for completing the two regiments of …
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Bounty for Additional Infantry
05/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Bounty money has been provided by the Paymaster General for four complete companies of infantry. Available officers will be employed to recruit the men.
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Bill Relative to the Articles of War
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton sends McHenry the draft of a third bill relative to articles of war and promises to send the fourth at a later date.
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Balance Due the 14th Regiment, Etc.
04/01/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton assures Col. Rice that the balance due the 14th Regiment has been forwarded to the Paymaster on the Branch Bank Boston.
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Availability of Tents
05/15/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hodgdon informs Major General Hamilton that the tents he requested for his and the Adjutant General's visit to the camp at Scotch Plains are ready and a baggage wagon has been requested to transport …
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