Autograph Draft Letter
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Expresses Concerns about Rations Process and Contractors
07/25/1799 Autograph Draft LetterRequests opinion on enclosed circular on supplying rations. Expresses concerns about the business of contracts with this decision.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Explains Nominations who did not Pass
01/21/1799 Autograph Draft LetterEncloses list of names submitted by the General to the Senate. Comments on several men who have not accepted the nomination or were not approved. Intends to follow guidelines for ranks by schedule.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543- No image
Expedient of Hiring an Assistant Secretary
10/14/1799 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton explains how he has saved money for the public by hiring an assistant secretary instead of an aide-de-camp but still lacks a quarters servant.
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Establishment of the Additional Regiments in Winter Quarters
08/13/1799 Autograph Draft LetterAfter affirming his preference for huts as winter quarters for the troops, Hamilton suggests the best means for establishing the regiments in winter quarters.
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Efforts to Settle Accounts with Robert McCormick for Muskets
05/23/1799 Autograph Draft LetterReports a deal made with Robert McCormick regarding the payment for and fabrication of muskets, requiring refunds and payments. Suggests a means of settling the accounts.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Efforts to Establish the Indian Boundary in the Northwestern Territory
05/24/1799 Autograph Draft LetterRefers to the correspondence from the Surveyor General about when and where he plans to establish the Indian boundary. He agrees that expediency necessitates that the assistance he requires in marking …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Doubts About Approving or Disapproving Sentences of Court Martials, Etc.
04/23/1799 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton questions whether he has the authority to approve or disapprove sentences of Court Martials that have been instituted by officials other than himself.
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Division of Southern States into Districts & Sub-Districts
03/07/1799 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton announces that, as Inspector General, he is now the head of the recruiting service and instructs Pinckney on the organization of three southern states into recruiting districts and …
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Distributing Clothing to Your Regiments
04/15/1799 Autograph Draft LetterIn this Circular to the Commandants of Regiments, Hamilton tells the commanders that it is their decision in selecting the most economical means of distrubuting clothing to their regiments but the …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Disposition of the First Regiment of Artillery
05/09/1799 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton explains how the sundry battalions of the First Regiment of Artillery are to be deployed along the southeast seaboard.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Disposition of Rice's Regiment, Etc.
05/09/1799 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton discusses the disposition of Rice's regiment and supplying his men. If Rice is not satisfied with Somerset as a regimental redezvous, he is allowed to find an alternative as long as it meets …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Discussion of Money for Building Forts
09/28/1799 Autograph Draft LetterWrites of money expended to Brigadier General Wilkinson. The totals have aroused suspicion. Promises to send instructions to Wilkinson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Discussion of Interaction with Captain Frye
08/02/1799 Autograph Draft LetterDiscusses action on accountant's report and a disagreement between Captain Frye and Major Hoops about disputing discharges. Reports muster and payroll for the regiment due to previous problems. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Discussion of French Mission
10/02/1799 Autograph Draft LetterResponds to letter. Reports that the mission to France is disapproved by the Federalists. Refers to French speedy return to monarchy. Hopes that he will continue to serve the public. Encloses note …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Discusses Leave of Absence for Captain Willing
04/27/1799 Autograph Draft LetterCaptain Willing requests a 1-year leave of absence; discusses filling his office. Requires permission from the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Disbursing Money to Procure Quarters, Transportation, Etc. for Recruits
04/27/1799 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton discusses the complications involved in the disbursement of money for the procurement of quarters, transportation, and other essentials for the recruits.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Designated Rendezvouses for the Distribution of Clothing & Equipage
04/1799 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton designates a location within each northeastern state that will serve as the regimental rendezvous for the purpose of distributing clothing and equipage.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Delivery of Saltpeter to Philadelphia
08/02/1799 Autograph Draft LetterReports that 500 tons of saltpeter may be expected in Philadelphia for the public accounts. Makes arrangements for the delivery of cargo.
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.- No image
Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
02/27/1799 Autograph Draft LetterRoutine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Correspondence from General Wilkinson & Others
03/29/1799 Autograph Draft LetterIn order to keep track of current military affairs, McHenry asks Hamilton to forward to him letters from General Wilkinson and any others that may be important.
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Considerations of Defense, Settlement, and Trade
03/01/1799 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton orders Rivardi to examine and assess the present disposition of the posts in the northwestern quarters with an emphasis on considerations of defense, settlement, and trade.
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Concerns about Mr. Patterson and Troops at Easton
06/06/1799 Autograph Draft LetterWrites of communication with Mr. Patterson about troops in Easton. Expresses hope in recounting.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Cocked Hats
05/18/1799 Autograph Draft LetterGeneral Washington recommends the use of cocked hats and Hamilton discusses the benefits of doing so.
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Circular to the Commanding Officers at New York and West Point
01/30/1799 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton announces the transfer to his superintendence of the posts and troops under the command of the officers to whom this circular is addressed. He wants to be notified of the state of things …
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Circular to the Commandants of Regiments
03/31/1799 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton issues his orders to the Regimental Commandants as to the organization of the States into military districts and sub-districts and the concomitant assignment of officers.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
