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Raising the Eventual Army
McHenry stresses the possible necessity of raising the eventual army in part or in whole. Measures should be taken for selecting the best qualified of those who are willing to serve. The course of …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Proposed Treaty with France
McHenry warns that a great change has taken place in the affairs of Europe since the U.S. mission was undertaken. A treaty with France cannot, with regard to trade and commerce, place the U.S. in as …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Permission for Circumventing the Chain of Command
Dayton is permitted to communicate directly with Hamilton if given permission to do so by his commander, Major Hoops.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPeltries to be Shipped
Cover letter for a report from Colonel Hawkins (not found). Expresses hope that a new assistant factor will arrive from Philadelphia. He expects to ship all his skins within the month.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)Payroll Procedures
Hamilton ruminates on the payroll procedures he proposes for the various levels of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOrganizing a hospital establishment
On the subject of organizing a hospital establishment, requesting the service of Senator Read's brother, who is a doctor.
James McHenry PapersNominations for Adjutant and Quartermaster Needed, Etc.
Among other matters, Hamilton urges Rice to nominate a Quartermaster and Adjutant for his Regiment as soon as possible.
Alexander Hamilton PapersNomination of Regimental Officers, Etc.
Along with a discussion of the trial of Capt. Frye and Doctor Osborne, Hamilton reports on sundry regimental nominations, the pay of officers, and the acquisition of equipage and supplies.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMore Compensation for Doctor Strong
Doctor Joseph Strong, the Principal Surgeon and Superintendent of the Hospital Department during the Expedition to Southhampton, should be entitled to compensation in addition to his pay as a Surgeon. …
W. M. Hornor Collection
