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Advice Regarding Munroe
08/07/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry agreed advice from enclosed letter should be adopted. Further stated Hamilton should not make his sentiments toward Munroe a more formal challenge.
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Advice Regarding Acquisition of Spanish Posts and Financial Plans
10/04/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Advised taking the Spanish posts "by hook or by crook" and maintained the Dons would not pursue the territory. Remarks on the failed launching of the frigate in Boston was a dose of humility for the …
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Advice on Speech Regarding Foreign Policy with France and Trade
04/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton outlined topics to be discussed in upcoming speech by President regarding naval defense of merchant ships and policy in time of emergency.
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Address to Congress on Commerce, Treaty with Spain, and National Debt
11/23/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Recommends protection of commerce and securing treaty with Spanish. Mentioned negotiations for peace with Europe. Western frontier and Indian relations discussed, national debt, revision of funding …
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Adams Response to Speech by Vice President Jefferson
05/24/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Adams affirmed union of views among Congress and the President. Happily resolved that the United States would remain firm in its policy of peace.
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Act Providing for Naval Armament
07/01/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Act gave President the power to deploy the frigates United States, Constitution, and Constellation for war. Outline how the ships would be staffed, paid, maintained for no more than one year.
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Act Authorizing President to Apply Money to Negotiations with the Dey and Regency of Algiers
03/03/1797 Contemporary Printed Copy of Letter/Document (other than PL/PD)
4th Congress, Second Session. Acts authorize President by Congress to appropriate money to negotiations with Algiers and additional money for discharging two-years annuity to Dey and Regency of …
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[Fortifications].
02/10/1797 Printed Document
Report on the number and status of the forts and harbors as of the year 1796. Allocation of money for fortification and harbor maintenance discussed.
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[EXTRACT] Settlement of Justice between Creeks and Chickasaws
07/05/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Updates from Benjamin James that the Spaniards have not interfered with the Indians relationship with the U.S.. War between Indian nations has prompted murder among tribes and requests for …
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[CITATION]
07/11/1797 Type Undetermined
citation of document only. Enclosed in Cass to Hamilton, 04/30/1799.
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Wolcott to Send Instructions for Purchase of Powder
11/10/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Powder to be secured, although it is not required, Hamilton agreed that it should not leave the country.
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Updates on Search for French Privateer
06/01/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Harris at sea off Sandy Hook, Delaware in search of French Privateer. Ship elusive due to informant.
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Update on the Manning of Cutters and Politics in France
06/11/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
There is a better prospect of the frigate being properly manned. The officers thus far appointed seem to be a good crew. Higginson states they want the "usual arrangements" for service, as far as men, …
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Unqualified Hands Running War Department
10/29/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Ill health in family has kept Washington from answering letter. He planned to travel to Trenton to visit the Secretary and assist in any way possible. Noted, "the War Department cannot prosper in …
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Thanks for Appointments of Lieut. Hamilton and Philip Church
10/20/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton offered thanks to Adams for appointing relatives Lieut. Hamilton and Philip Church as personal favor.
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Suspension of Treaty with Cherokee Indian Nation
08/27/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Treaty negotiations suspended due to the loss of Alfred Moore and John Steele as commissioners who took part in the talks. Appointment of Thomas Butler to assist Walton in renewal of negotiations. …
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Supplies for the Frigate "Constitution'
04/09/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hodgdon provides a detailed request for the supplies to be sent to the frigate "Constitution" docked at Boston.
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Suggested Improvements to Fort Mifflin and Military
02/27/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry advised that money should be expended to improve fortifications both on the coast and on the western frontier and a full time military was required to maintain the quality of safety required …
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Suggested Improvements for the Military
06/28/1798 Printed transcription/modern copy of letter
Extract from a longer letter. McHenry lays out reasons why it would benefit the armed forces for the officers to receive education on certain aspects, and suggests hiring teachers for specific …
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State of Barracks on Governor's, Bedlam's, and Ellis Islands
10/19/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton reported the repairs and buildings needed for winter accommodations for troops on the three island in New York Harbor.
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Speech to the Oneida Nation on Land Purchase
03/05/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Jay promised treaty with President for the purchase of land, with exceptional use of certain areas by the Oneida Indians. Indian families are to be allowed to live on the aforementioned land.
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Sloop of War Armed with Negros to Land
06/28/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Negros on board several ships of war perceived as dangerous and mutinous. Toussard requested help from Capt. Stephen Decateur, planned to observe movements.
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Ship Building Locations, Charges of Major David Stodder
05/22/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Truxton (Truxtun) noted that Stodder made improvements to the shape of ships bow, but his accounts were in question. He also stated the cost of building Southward of Philadelphia would cost more than …
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Second Attempt to Grant Habersham Payment for Salary Advance He Gave Hawkins
02/25/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
"At sight of this, my second exchange, first of the same tenor and date not paid, pay to Major John Habersham, or to his order, one thousand dollars for the like sum advanced me for my sallary, due to …
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Rules on Providing Furniture to Commissioned Officers on Ships of War
01/20/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Received letter requesting articles, supplies, and furniture for Capt. Nicholson's ship. Due to regulations, no other ship was allowed additional furniture or requested items, therefore Capt. …
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