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Major Ford Takes Command, Etc.
Major Ford has been directed to take the command as McHenry suggested. However, the detachment did not proceed as Hamilton intended.
Alexander Hamilton PapersList of Officers Assisgned to Different Sub-Districts
Hamilton wants a list of the principal officers being assigned to each sub-district.
Alexander Hamilton PapersIssues Respecting the Pay of Officers
McHenry discusses officers' pay related to additional regiments and describes executive power respecting officers' pay. He mentions the recruiting service for additional regiments and discusses …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Insufficient Quantity of Gold Thread, Etc.
McHenry has learned that there is not a sufficient quantity of gold thread in Philadelphia and New York to complete the enbroidery of the coats. Production therefore would have to be suspended pending …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Instructions for Two Regimental Commanders
Hamilton conveys a sense of urgency to Lt. Cols. Rice and Hunnewell regarding the organization, staffing, and mission of their regiments.
Alexander Hamilton PapersIndependent farmers and planters in Virginia
Acknowledges that he has received and will consider the recommendation of Mr. Butler as an officer. Comments on the recent elections in Virginia, which he states is full of "independent farmers and …
James McHenry PapersImpact of Date of Acceptance on Relative Rank
McHenry agrees with Washington that the date of acceptance of an officer ought to have no part in determining his rank in relation to other officers of the same grade.
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.French Principles and Wild Democracy, Etc.
Governor Davie has been appointed an envoy to replace Patrick Henry and will go with Mr. Ellsworth to France unless the change of circumstances brought on by the successes of the allied powers induce …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Foreign Affairs
McHenry discusses the situation in Europe and notes that negotiations between the Emperors of Germany and Prussia respecting preparations to meet the army of the Directory so as to extinquish their …
Special Collections, MSA SC 1407. McHenry Collection, M11697.Extension of My Agency
Hamilton's informs Wilkinson of the breadth of Hamilton's new command and orders him to Philadelphia to confer with him, Washington, and PInckney.
Alexander Hamilton PapersEnclosed copy of account information
Encloses a copy of a letter from the accountant of the War Department containing information relative to claims upon due bills.
James McHenry PapersDrawing Rations for the Sons of Soldiers
Hamilton admonishes Pike that the drawing of rations for the sons of soldiers is not permitted.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
