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I could have enlisted many more men...
06/24/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
"I have received your letter of the 6th instant covering a new set of Recruiting Instructions...I repeatedly reported to the Secretary of War last fall that I could have enlisted many more men, indeed …
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I Cannot Apologize for These Extra Commissions
03/11/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Murray asserts that the carte blanches she has been given forbids her from apologizing for the extra commissions she has been bestowed.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
I can have but faint hopes of relief in case of accident...
09/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Although he is able to send the money to the regiments soon, Swan worries that a robbery of the mail or other accident may interfere and therefore damage his reputation irreparably.
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I am in readiness and await your orders.
07/18/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
"Since the receipt of your letter of the 3rd instant, which did not come into my hands until the 11th, I have been making the necessary preparations. I have now the honor to inform you that I am in …
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I am as anxious as any officer to discharge the duties of my station...
07/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Rivardi reports at great length from Niagara and educates Hamilton on the use of Artillery and Engineers. He is grateful that a Court of Inquiry will investigate the charges brought against him by …
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Huron's Draft, Powder, and Cannon Shot
11/16/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Writes that Lawrence Huron has settled the amount of his acceptance on the draft. In a postscript, he notes that he has received an order from Mr. Francis to purchase powder and has suggestions for …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)
Hunewell Listed as Replying to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799
07/27/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hunewell 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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How Old Are the Public Horses?
11/06/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Fleming asks Hodgdon if he recollects the ages of the three public horses.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
How lightly they talked of desertion.
06/12/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Describes a meeting with recently discharged soldiers from Niagara. He is astonished at how lightly they talked of desertion, saying that it was very common and never punished.
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Horseman's Tents Sent to Colonel Hall
09/07/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
The horseman's tents forwarded to Colonel Hall should not have been sent to Baltimore.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Hopkins' Reply to the Circular of July 13, 1799
07/18/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
This is Hopkins' reply to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799 in which he asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
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Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
12/27/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Samuel Hodgdon discusses the shipment of paper to Major Craig.
Isaac Craig Papers
Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
11/22/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Samuel Hodgdon discusses Captain Harrison and the Northwest Territory with Major Craig.
Isaac Craig Papers
Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
09/13/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Samuel Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Isaac Craig Papers
Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
09/12/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Samuel Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
Isaac Craig Papers
Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
04/19/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Samuel Hodgdon informs Major Craig that materials needed for the galley will be obtained and shipped rapidly. Hodgdon also mentions that paper supplies will be forwarded shortly.
Isaac Craig Papers
Hodgdon discusses military stores and accounting matters with Major Craig
01/10/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hodgdon expresses pleasure that navigation of the Ohio has not impeded shipments to Natchez.
Isaac Craig Papers
His character on certain sides gives room for doubts.
06/15/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Despite some doubts about his character, Hamilton recommends that James Wilkinson be promoted to Major General, [a post declined by Henry Knox who refused to serve under Hamilton].
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Hats are Destitute of Cockades and Loops, Etc.
06/14/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Parker discusses the shortcomings of the hats he received, the pay of recruits, the lack of clothing, and the propriety of enlisting apprentices.
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Hamtramck's Report from the Western District
01/21/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamtramck reports that he has recovered his health and has resumed his former command. He talks of his progress from Natchez and comments on the land-grabbing of the people of Kentucky and Tennessee. …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Hamilton writes to McHenry regarding the establishment of a military academy
11/23/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Alexander Hamilton sends his ideas regarding the founding of a military academy to the Secretary at War, James McHenry.
Huntington Mss
Hall Listed as Replying to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799
07/20/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hall 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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Half-Confidence is Bad
06/27/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
McHenry approves the creation of a troop of horse as a model to ascertain the improvements needed in cavalry tactics. He affirms that Wilkinson's promotion should first be approved by General …
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Great Dissatisfaction Among the Officers, Etc.
04/10/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
General Washington approves the division of Virginia into recruiting districts and subdistricts with the caveat that he cannot speak with precision because of the many new counties in the State. He …
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Graves Listed as Replying to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799
08/03/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Graves 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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