Autograph Draft Letter
306 documents
Appointment of Regimental Officers & Location of Rendezvouses
Hamilton discusses the officers who have been nominated for regimental positions as well as locations that have been selected as regimental rendezvouses.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment of Master Armorer
Informs recipient of appointment as master armorer at Harpers Ferry.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndApplication for a Majority by Justus Barnum
Hamilton forwards a letter from Justus Barnum who is applying for a majority in the Army. Colonel Taylor has apprised Hamilton that he views Barnum and his application favorably.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAnnounces Approval of Pierre Gaitlare as First Lieutenant
Encloses letter from Major General Pinckney with report that Mr. Pierre Gaitlair is approved as first lieutenant in the post of Mr. Charles Bayle, who has refused to accept.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Allotment of Provisions for the Troops
Hamilton cites Article 19 of a recent Act of Congress in which the allotment of provisions is prescribed in some detail.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAdministration of individual officers and soldiers
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Accomodations for Sick Seamen and Marines in Newport, RI
Wolcott refers to the difficulty of providing appropriate accommodations for sick seamen and marines in Newport. Colonel Frazier has recommended erecting a proper building at one end of Goat Island …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.The Unfortunate Situation of Major Jeremiah Fisher
Major Jeremiah Fisher, keeper of the Powder Magazine at Philadelphia, is in an unfortunate situation is due to non-payment of a demand on the Purveyor of Public Supplies. Wolcott advised him that his …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Reasons for Resignation
A copy of McHenry's letter to his nephew sent to Hamilton which explains in detail his resignation as Secretary of War. In essence, President Adams forced his entire cabinet to resign believing them …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Procedures for the Issuance of Warrants for Military Land
Refers to the Act of June 14, 1796: military land warrants shall be registered at the Treasury for the purpose of attaining patents for persons holding warrants. Several warrants seem to have been …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.On the Presidential Election of 1800
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton concerning the 1800 presidential election. McHenry discusses Charles Cotesworth Pinckney's prospects, a candidate whom he prefers to …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Needed Legislative Provisions
Discusses the need for bills for modifying two regiments, for establishing a school for artillerists and engineers, and a clause defining the officers entitled to double rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Installation of Benjamin Stoddert
In a confidential letter, McHenry informs Hamilton of the installation of Benjamin Stoddert as the new Secretary of War. He encloses a transcript of a conversation with John Adams in which Hamilton is …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543France under Napoleon
McHenry discusses France under the rule of Napoleon; also cites Voltaire.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Political Opinions
Speaks of the federal party, expressing opinion on policies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Delivery of Goods, Indian Relations
Information on invoices, waggon load of merchandise arrived yesterday. Request for orders on how to act if Indians "become troublesome" following meetings with Colonel Hawkins. Wright is particularly …
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Consideration of Col. Smith's Request for Command of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers
Discusses the possibility of granting the request of Col. Smith of the 12th Regiment. Smith has requested to be transferred to command of the 2d Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers, and to transfer …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Claims of Henry Foxall Upon the United States
Reports the claims of Henry Foxall: in 1797 he was asked to establish a foundry for cannon near Philadelphia as soon as he could get a contract. He produced list of necessary materials, with the …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
