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Charges Against Major Rivardi, Etc.
02/15/1799 Letter SignedIn addition to enclosing the charges against Major Rivardi by fellow officers, McHenry stresses the importance of continuing to work with the current contractor until a new contract can be arranged …
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Change in the Association of the Officers, Etc.
05/23/1799 Letter SignedRice explains his choice of Brookfield as the rendezvous of a recruiting subdistrict because it would be more likely to attract recruits to the Army rather than the sea service as at the previous …
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Causes of the Delays in Paying the Troops
11/18/1799 Letter SignedHamilton communicates to Washington a detailed explanation for the unfortunate delay in the payment of the troops. He blames the Paymaster General for his insistence on the use of the proper forms and …
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Cartouche Boxes and Scabbard Belts for the Marine Corps
02/01/1799 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver fifty cartouche boxes and scabbard belts to the order of Major William Burrows for the use of the Marine Corps. They are to be charged to the Purveyor.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Carry Out the Sentences of the General Court Martial
04/27/1799 Letter SignedHamilton is asked to carry out the several sentences contained in the proceedings of the General Court Martial.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Captain Elliott's Services are Needed Immediately
04/24/1799 Letter SignedCaptain McMillen must be relieved as soon as possible from the Company of Artillery at Northampton County so that he can be available to superintend the laboratory intended for the production of …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Capt. Williams' Leave of Absense
04/16/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry asks Hamilton to approve the request of Captain Williams to take a leave of absense, without pay, to travel to the East Indies.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Cannon Shot for the Navy
06/27/1799 Letter SignedHarris is asked to deliver 532 pounds of cannon shot, charged to the Navy Department, to the order of the Secretary of the Navy.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Can the President Make Army Appointments When the Senate is in Session?
04/26/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry argues, contrary to President Adams' assertion, that the President is not authorized by the Constitution to make appointments to the Army without Senate approval when the Senate is in session …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Balance Due for Taking a Load of Goods to Tennessee
07/27/1799 Letter SignedMcKinley reminds Hodgdon of a small balance due him relative to the opportunity provided by Jacob Giddian for a load of goods taken to Tennessee in March 1798. The return load was partly handled by a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Avoid the Enlistment of Apprentices, Etc.
05/29/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry affirms that the enlistment of apprentices is to be avoided as such an action would cause an undue hardship to their masters. He reaffirms that only Generals or their representatives have the …
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Attempt to Gratify Capt. Stille
01/28/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry asks Hamilton to grant Capt. Stille's request that Lieut. Carmichael be removed from his Company.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Assisting the Surveyor General in Marking the Indian Boundary
05/08/1799 Letter SignedThe Surveyor General has requested a party of men to assist in marking the Indian boundary line established by General Wayne's treaty, but he did not designate the time and place for which the men …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.- No image
Assistance in Marking the Indian Boundary Line
05/24/1799 Letter SignedThe Surveyor General confirms the expediency of directing the Commanding Officer in the Northwestern Territory to provide the troops who will assist in marking the Indian boundary line.
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Assembling a General Court Martial, Etc.
03/25/1799 Letter SignedTousard asks permission to assemble a General Court Martial to try those prisoners who have been charged with a capital crime. He recommends Edward Kendall for the post of Quartermaster Sergeant.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Articles Ready for Inspection
01/08/1799 Letter SignedThe articles which Simon contracted to furnish are ready for inspection.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Articles Furnished for Hutting the Troops
10/22/1799 Letter SignedHamilton urges that the articles needed for hutting the troops be furnished immediately. Since the regiments are not complete, two-thirds of the regimental allotment for each article should suffice.
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Arrangements for Occupation of Revolting Pennsylvania Counties, & Discharge of the Militia
04/20/1799 Letter SignedAnnounces pleasure at MacPherson's success in pacifying the revolting region of Pennsylvania, and authorizes him to discharge the volunteer & militia companies, with the express thanks of the …
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Arrangement of the Officers of the Infantry Regiments
11/15/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry suggests to Hamilton that the rule of seniority should be followed with regard to assignment to specific regiments and transfers between regiments should not be detrimental to individual …
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Arrangement of the Affairs of the Western Army
05/23/1799 Letter SignedHamilton urges Wilkinson to travel to Philadelphia as quickly as possible so he can participate in planning for the arrangement of the affairs of the Western Army. He might consider traveling by way …
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Army, Supplies, Orders, and Pay
03/04/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
11/25/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
11/22/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
11/01/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
10/25/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
