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Walker Listed as Replying to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799
08/10/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Walker is listed as replying to the Circular of 7/13/1799 in which McHenry asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
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Waist Coats Composed of Indifferent Negro Cotton
07/17/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
"...A partial supply of clothing has at last arrived...I cannot help however complaining of the waistcoats that have been sent on, one part of which--I mean the backs--is absolutely composed of …
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Virginia's Districts for Recruiting
05/31/1799 Autograph Document
Virginia is divided and subdivided into districts for recruiting.
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Virginia Divided and Subdivided into Districts for Recruiting
1799 Cited letter or document
Enclosed in Hamilton to Bradley, 05/22/1799.
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Viewing the Insurgent Spirit in Easton
06/07/1799 Letter Signed
If it will not interfere with the recruiting service, Hamilton would prefer to have the detachment of troops ordered to Easton commanded by Major John Adlum. Their mission is to view the insurgent …
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Viewing the Governors as First Generals of the Militia, Etc.
03/21/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton points out the defective wording in the Non-Intercourse laws and approves the Governors of each State being regarded as the first General of the State Militia. He seeks an endorsement of …
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Vessel Needed for Crossing the Lake
12/09/1799 Autograph Letter/Document Signed
Laughton informs Hamilton that he has found a vessel that would able to make the dangerous lake-crossing and asks permission to have one built for this purpose.
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Use of the Money Intended for the Recruiting Service, Etc.
09/09/1799 Draft Document
After discussing the status of Mr. Roulstone and the recommendation of Mr. Boyle, Hamilton reviews the instructions regarding the use of money intended for the recruitng service. During the winter he …
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Urging a Remittance of Pay and Subsistence, Etc.
08/07/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Parker is concerned about the lack of pay and subsistence for his officers and insufficient clothing for his men and recruits.
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Updates on Negative Status of Northwest Territory
05/07/1799 Letter Signed
Supplies of ammunition and hospital stores low and no response to multiple communications to Secretary of War on the subject. Strong noted discontent held by Indians who he believed were planning an …
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Uniformity Ought to Prevail throughout the Army, Etc.
08/31/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Aside from mourning the loss of his eldest son, Rice discusses a number of matters including his search for a site for winter quarters, his recruiting returns, the payment of the officers' bounty to …
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Uniform for the Army of the United States
12/1799 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Regulations describing the uniform for the various ranks of the Army of the United States. The cut and construction of some garments are described in detail.
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Uniform Conduct Toward the Indians
05/23/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
Hamilton emphasizes that Indian Affairs are the responsiblity of the Governors of the Northwestern Territories and of the Mississippi Territory. In the interest of uniform conduct toward the Indians, …
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Underaged Recuits, Deserters, and the Lack of Pay
09/23/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Rice reports on the discharge of underaged recruits, the capture of deserters, the shortage of pay, the improvement in discipline, and the appointment of his adjutant.
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Unable to Keep Pace with Objects of Service
06/05/1799 Copy of document
"...As yet I have to regret that I am without the needful assistance to enable me to keep pace with various objects of service--which occasions more delay in respect to the less urgent than is …
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Twelve Additional Regiments of Infantry
03/09/1799 Copy of document
A discussion of the twelve additional regiments of infantry for the Provisional/Eventual Army.
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Troops, Barracks, Arms, Supplies, and Indian Boundary Lines
09/27/1799 Letter Signed
Hamtramck provides his assessment of the barracks, troops, arms, and supplies at Fort Fayette. He wonders why the Indian boundary lines have not been run when the contract states that that they should …
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Troops Near the District where the Insurrection Existed
06/08/1799 Letter Signed
Hamilton warns that troops should be stationed near the district where the insurrection occurred. General MacPherson has recommended the occupying of Reading, Allentown, and Easton but there should …
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Trials and Punishment of Several Prisoners
11/24/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Rice informs Hamilton that several prisoners have been tried and punished. The Court found that the evidence on Robinson was insufficient but Carlton was found guilty and sentenced to fifty lashes …
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Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs
05/24/1799 Copy of document
Treasury Department Circular to the Collectors of the Customs.
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Travelling to Trenton
10/07/1799 Autograph Draft Document
"General Wilkinson with one gentleman of his family, the Adjutant General, myself and secretary with [two or three] servants [to the party] will set out in the course of the day for Trenton. We shall …
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Transporting Recruits to Winter Quarters
11/16/1799 Letter Signed
Lt. Col. Graves informs Hamilton that the Contractor for New Hampshire asserts that he has already met his obligation and refuses to aid Graves in transporting the baggage and militry stores of the …
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Transportation of Samuel Woolcott, a Deserter
08/22/1799 Draft Document
"I have received a letter from Captain Ashmun of your regiment in which he informs me that he has sent Samuel Woolcott, a deserter from the first regiment of artillerists, to the commanding officer of …
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Transportation and Provisions for Sundry Regiments
10/05/1799 Letter Signed
Hamilton issues his orders for the transportation and supply of sundry regiments.
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Transmitting the Translations
06/20/1799 Extract of Letter
"I have to thank you for your obliging attention to my request in transmitting the translations mentioned in your letter of the 17th. I shall peruse them with an eye to the claim of indulgence which …
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