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Unfit Federalist for Office
11/09/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Feels the Federalist candidate for presidency is unfit for office and McHenry will not support him. Bemoaned the difference in opinion of Marshall and Jefferson and Marshall's previous statement to …
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Under-Age Musicians and Invalids
01/16/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In Capt. Eddins' and Capt. Bishop's Companies there are musicians who are as young as 8 years old so the Secretary of War has apparently given his permission to enlist boys. Rather than discharging …
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Treason Afoot
10/04/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Afraid there are "persons pretending to possess the authority of our government" who entered into "treasonous conventions with Great Britain and Toussaint" McHenry advised Wolcott to obtain a copy of …
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Transporting Hamilton's Baggage
05/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton's cook, Mr. Genti, is in charge of his baggage so Ogden is asked to have the baggage transported to camp without delay and provide a horse for Mr. Genti unless he declines it.
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Transportation of Disbanded Troops
05/31/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton has instructed the Deputy Quartermaster General to furnish the disbanded troops the necessary conveyance to their respective homes. The sick will remain in their quarters under the care of a …
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
06/07/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Accountant of War Department instructed Ogden to settle accounts of officers who drew forage "by crediting them with the sum specified by law to be received in lieu of the Article when the Article …
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
02/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discussed Chief Justice Elsworth and "natural antipathy [to]system of every kind." within the government. Referred to transfer of army equipment.
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Tousard's Promotion
05/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Tousard announces that the President has authorized a commission for him as a lieutenant colonel of the Second Regiment to be Inspector of Artillery.
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The Reverend Mr.Hill
03/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pinckney extols the virtues of the Reverend Mr. Hill whose oration commemorating the military and civic virtues of the late Commander in Chief is a specimen of his talents. Inquired if Capt. Izard …
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The Post of Deputy Quarter Master General
02/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton explains his concept of the duties and posting of the Deputy Quarter Master General. He believes that Col. Aaron Ogden will accept that post but would deem the post of Division Quarter Master …
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The Need for Magazines
03/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton asserts the need for smaller magazines in the great military districts so it is not necessary to resort to traveling, for all articles of military supply, to the seat of government.
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The Case of Capt. Tillinghast
03/28/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
As with the case of Capt. George Tillinghast, officers should apply to Hamilton through their commandant whose comments will then help him to ascertain the proper response to each case. Noted it was …
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Temporary Position
06/15/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
North alluded to "playing a part" and is writing to Hamilton as "a plain, private Citizen, who is anxious for the wellfare of his country, & for the personal happiness of the man who under heaven, eh …
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Tardy Report from the 12th Regiment
04/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
It appears that no report has been made by the Deputy Paymaster of the 12th Regiment respecting the clothing on hand. Therefore, the Paymaster is guilty of great neglect and ought to be made …
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Suspension of Cavalry and Infantry Enlistments
01/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The House of Representatives voted to suspend enlistments for the six additional Companies of Cavalry and the twelve Regiments of Infantry. Orders should be issued accordingly.
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Suspend Raising the Battalion of Artillerists
05/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
It is thought proper and expedient to suspend raising the battalion of artillerists additional to the second regiment of Artillerists and Engineers.
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Supply of Marquieus & Tents
05/12/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton reminds Hodgdon that he had written earlier requesting a supply of marquieus and tents for himself and the Adjutant General to be used during their imminent visit to the camp at Scotch …
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Supervisor of the State of New Jersey
03/13/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith recommends Maj. William Shute of the 11th as a candidate for the office of Supervisor of the State of New Jersey.
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Successful Move to City of Washinton, Treaty with King of Prussia
11/22/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Congratulated government offices on their move to the District of Columbia. Urged Congress to maintain "pacific policy" with European nations relative to maritime shipping and trade. Fortification …
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State of Clothing Due the Corps
06/04/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hodgdon, in response to an inquiry from Hamilton, says that it appears that the regiments have received their full dues of clothing for the current year. If that is not the case, no time will be lost …
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Soldiers Subjected to Hard Labor, Etc.
03/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Soldiers who have committed a crime and sentenced to confinement and hard labor should be provided with clothing but it is Hamilton's wish that the clothing be of inferior quality so as to distinguish …
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Soldiers Subject to Fits, Etc.
04/25/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Rice observes that a number of soldiers in his regiment are subject to fits and are rendered unfit for service. Since the surgeon deems them incurable and they would gladly procure replacements, Rice …
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Soldiers Allowed to be Taken From the Line
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
General Orders: "Regulations respecting soldiers allowed to be taken from the line of the army to attend an officer."
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Sgt. Hunter's Dilemma
02/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
According to a doctor familiar with the situation, Sgt. Hunter is in a very disagreeable dilemma due to a connection with an unclean female. If Hamilton thinks it appropriate, Hunter will be tried by …
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Sgt. Hunter Is Missing
02/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Sgt. Hunter, who was sent by Eddins to attend Hamilton's office, has left without permission which constitutes irregular conduct and deserves reprehension.
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