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Directions for Marines and Seamen
01/04/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Outlines rules for governing the marines and seamen until permanent rules are adopted.
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Details on the Wounding of Peaceful Creek Indians
07/04/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Creek Indians injured by residents of Oconee, Hawkins provided monetary compensation in order to preserve peace, but civil magistrates doubt they can bring the offenders to justice.
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Details on Style of Navy Uniforms
06/30/1798 Letter/Document (contemporary copy, in third hand, unsigned)
Extract from document by John Caldwell on styles of navy uniforms.
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Desire to Employ Engineers for the Planning of the Fortifications of New York
11/26/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Jay never received letter from Hamilton regarding the employment of engineers for the design of fortifications for New York Harbor. Nevertheless, Jay felt they should readily be employed on the task …
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Delivery of Cannons and Shot to Charleston
11/23/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Notification by John Murray that Captain Sever of the Herald sloop of war left Halifax Nova Scotia with cannons and shot requested by General Washington and are en route to be delivered to Charleston, …
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Deliver Iron Kentledge
05/05/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Harris is to deliver forty tons iron kntledge to Captain Richard Dale for the use of the ship Ganges.
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Delay of Departure, Doughty and Hill to Accompany McHenry
06/06/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry to be joined by Hill, specialist in Engineering, who will advise on the state and defense of New York Harbor.
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Delay of construction of the frigate Constellation
01/07/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The causes of the delay in the construction of the frigate Constellation.
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Congregational Response to Adams Address on Relations with France
12/12/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
John Laurance, president of Senate responded to Adams address and stated the U.S. gov't concurred with the continuation of defense of seas against French-sanctioned privateers and capture of British …
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CONFIDENTIAL: Request for Approval of Enclosed Document
10/16/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry requested approval of Hamilton on the selection of several men who applied for military service/appointments. McHenry previously sent list of men to all Major Generals for their knowledge on …
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Condition of Anchors Unfit for Frigates, Extra Supplies With Pennock
06/23/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Truxtun had purchased a small quantity of slops just before a shipment of them arrived from Philadelphia. The extra have been placed under the care of Mr. Pennock where they can supply other ships. …
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Commission as Major General of Alexander Hamilton
07/19/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Official appointment of A. Hamilton to post of Inspector General of Army, ranking Major General. Subsequent commissions given to other officers in enclosure.
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Circular to the Heads of the Departments on Foreign Policy
01/24/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Presidents request to Heads of Department for their opinions on foreign policy. Special notice to be given to relations with France which Washington believed are tied to relations with Spain, Great …
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Circular to the Heads of the Departments on Bribe by France
03/13/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Adams requested advice on declaration of war against France due to bribe by Tallyrand.
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Character Description of Officers on Board War Ships
06/12/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Higginson felt current officers character was deplorable and ships should be manned by good officers who would add to the ships efficiency as a weapon of war.
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Capt. Hacker Seeking Employment, McHenry Requests Decision by Hamilton
06/01/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
A Captain Hacker, formerly of the Navy, has asked for employment with the military and has some recommendations. However, McHenry is uncertain about Hacker's politics and merits and requests that …
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Candidates for Army Appointments from Tennessee
1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Extensive list of men reviewed for appointments to army officer positions. Prior military service, professions, and character reviewed. Claiborne, Sevier; and Judge Anderson main reviewers.
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Candidates for Army Appointments from Massachusetts
1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Extensive list of men reviewed for appointments to army officer positions. Prior military service, professions, and character reviewed.
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Candidates for Army Appointments from Maryland
1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Extensive list of candidates reviewed for appointments to the army. Professions, military career, and character insight provided by reviewers.
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Candidates for Army Appointments from Kentucky
1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Extensive list of candidates reviewed for appointments to the army. Professions, military career, and character insight provided by reviewers.
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Candidates for Army Appointments from Delaware
1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Extensive list of men reviewed for appointments to army officer positions. Prior military service, professions, and character reviewed.
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Candidates for Army Appointments from Connceticut
1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Extensive list of men reviewed for army appointments. Reviews provided by multiple sources, Wadsworth, Tracy, Talmage were main reviewers. Political affiliation, military history, and prior …
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Candidates for Army Appoinments from Virginia
1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
List of names of candidates from Virginia for Army appointments.
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Burr Will Not be Appointed Quartermaster General
07/11/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General Washington can not confide in Aaron Burr and therefore he will not be appointed Quartermaster General.
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Authorization to Purchase Cannon
08/03/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Advised maintaining artillery, authorized purchase of cannon upon regular inspection. Requested details.
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