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Rachel Hunter to Harpers Ferry
Hunter's wife Rachel is to receive a portion his pay for the month of February and proceed immediately to Harpers Ferry. That sum should be enough to defray her expenses and Hodgdon is asked to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions on Discharge
Discharge of soldier under Gen. Hamilton's command to be examined. Enclosed extract answers previously posed questions by Chase. Requests opinion of people regarding the absence of the president.
American ManuscriptsQuestions Line of Authority for Court Martial of Private Joseph Ricksin
Discusses general court martial held at West Point for Joseph Ricksin. Has communicated with General Hamilton about the death sentence and questions the different realms of authority..
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Questions about Supplies
Writes about collection and transportation of supplies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Query: Expenses to move the Accountant's Office to Trenton
Simmons should inform McHenry of the sum needed to move him and the gentlemen in his office from Philadelphia to Trenton to avoid the present epidemic fever in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Quelling the Insurrection in Pennsylvania
McHenry discusses possible military responses to the apparent insurrection in Pennsylvania.
Alexander Hamilton PapersQuarterly Returns
Major Craig forwards a quarterly return of military stores to Major General Hamilton.
Isaac Craig PapersQuarterly return on clothing and Indian goods
The document is a quarterly return on clothing and Indian goods for April, May and June 1794.
Solomon Sibley PapersQuarantined Five Days at Newport, Etc.
Hodgdon notifies his father Samuel that he has arrived safely in Boston despite being quarantined in Newport for five days. He paid Mr. Turner the money forwarded by his father and Turner will write …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Purchase of Two Horses
While he was quartermaster at Niagara, McClallen purchased one horse from Mr. Clinch at that place and one from Doctor Coffin at Oswego. He does not recollect either transaction but if the bills were …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Work for Mr. Vanderherchen
The bearer, Mr. Vanderherchen, is believed to be an honest and industrious man with a family to support. He is out of work and, if given public work, he will do whatever he undertakes with integrity.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Stores Passed to John Mackey
The public stores at Shepherds Town have been passed to John Mackey in compliance with Hodgdon's order. Major Langham is expected shortly. In his absence, Morrow has advanced some money on the public …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Public Claim of the Channel on the Spring
The deed is not currently recorded in this county so it would be proper to have it forwarded for that purpose. Both Colonel Postletwait and Colonel Alexander believe that a survey is needed to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Provision Made for Shipping Articles to Me
Enclosed is an open letter to Mr. Harris. If Harris is not in Philadelphia, Hodgdon should arrange for the listed articles to be shipped to Eaton. Otherwise, the letter should be sealed and forwarded …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Provides Report of International and National Affairs; Seeks Opinion
Reports disagreements in the Cabinet with the President with regard to the mission to France. Mentions political party against government and policy with England. Seeks Washington's opinion for the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Proper Arrangements for the Command of the Military Force
Hamilton provides the details of his plan to organize the [Eventual] Army with himself, as Inspector General, superintending the whole.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPromotions Frequently Prove More Injurious than Advantageous
Due to the unsettled state of the military establishment, Hamtramck does not want to be promoted if it is only a temporary measure that could harm his career.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
