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Either I Cannot Read or I Cannot Write, Etc.
Morris observes that if the storekeeper is correct respecting the accuracy of the duplicate invoice, then either Morris cannot read or he cannot write and the truth is that he can do both. But since …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Efforts to Better Organize the Troops
Refers to Captain Charles Hyde as settling large sums of money, working with the regimental paymaster. Refers to an act to better organize the troops and plans for promotions. Mentions potential role …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Drum Heads and White Woolen Overalls
Only one set of drum heads has been delivered to Colonel Moore on his order. There are no more than eighty pairs of white woolen overalls in the store though there are plenty of cotton overalls.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Draft of a Bill for a Provisional Army
Hamilton sends his draft of a bill providing for a provisional army. Such a bill should explain a fundamental arrangement so that subsequent bills need only specify the number to be raised, the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDoubts of My Adequacy
Although he has recently been appointed Assistant Adjutant General, Ellery does not yet feel qualified to give advice on the distribution of the different states into districts and sub-districts. He …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDoctors Kill More Than They Save, Etc.
Amidst a rambling discussion of sundry topics, General Murray observes that if a practicing physician told the truth, he would admit that doctors in general kill more than they save.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Divsion of New Hampshire into Recruiting Districts
Livermore provides his opinion as to how New Hampshire should be divided into recruiting districts with each county comprising a district and a town within each county as the district headquarters.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDivision of New Jersey into Recruiting Districts
Ogden provides his suggestion for dividing New Jersey into recruiting districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDivision of Circle 14 into Sub-Districts
Rices describes in detail how, following the geographical rule, he has divided Circle 14 of the State of Massachusetts into sub-districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDividing the State of Virginia into Divisions and Sub-Divisions
Washington provides his suggestions for altering the plan for dividing Virginia into military divisions and sub-divisions.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDistribution of the State into Districts & Sub-Districts
Hamilton asks Washington to dispose of the enclosed letters so as to achieve a speedy distribution of the state of Virginia into districts and sub-districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDistribution of the Officers of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Hamilton states that it would be useful for him to acquire a statement of the officers of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers and also the distribution of them among the different portions of the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDistribution of Hospital Stores
Major Craig discusses the distribution of hospital stores on the Mississippi with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Dispute Over Relative Importance of the Army & Navy, & Need for Congressional Approval of Military Supply System
McHenry addresses a dispute between himself and the Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, regarding the relative importance of the army and navy. Also notes review of Hamilton's plan of military …
John Adams PapersDismal State of U.S. and European Fiscal Affairs
Adams waxes depressedly about the state of U.S. financial affairs, comparing them to the similar dismal state of "debt and taxes" in Europe.
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