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Selection of an Inspector of Artillery, Etc.
05/16/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry received letter from Hamilton regarding the embarrassment of delay in settlement of accounts for scheduled and ordinary expenses. He also observed that the selection of a new Inspector of …
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School of the Navy, Etc.
03/09/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton regrets the dismemberment of the School of the Navy from the rest because he feels that all schools should be united under the Director General. Discussed general ideas of what should be …
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Sanction of Capt. Ellery's Expenditure
05/24/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton makes no distinction between special compensations to persons not of the army and similar compensations to officers of the army for services which do not appertain to the nature of their …
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Rivardi's Continuance at Niagara, Etc.
06/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton explains that Rivardi's continuance at his post at Niagara is a matter that must be decided by the commander of the western army and therefore is out of Hamilton's hands. Gave approval of …
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Return to New York
02/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton explains that he has just returned to New York having been unavoidably detained at Albany much longer than expected.
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Return of the Troops in the Service of the U.S.
01/09/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Transmitted to Hamilton are the returns of the troops in the service of the U.S. Due to the unsettled state of military affairs and the want of regular communications, the return is rendered less …
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Retaining Your Commission
03/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton informs Izard that he will be permitted to retain his commission while he is absent performing public service with with Mr. Smith.
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Results of Diplomacy
12/12/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pinckney informed Wolcott that all electors of South Carolina will vote for Jefferson and Burr. North Carolina gave Jefferson and Burr eight votes. Expressed disgust with results and lack of …
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Results from Marching Experiments
06/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Details on various trials performed to obtain proper marching technique. Weights of knapsacks, steps/minute, type of arms, etc. are provided. Gives recommendation.
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Restrained St. Patrick's Day Mirth
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith assures Hamilton that he declined an invitation to spend St. Patrick's Day in New Ark and, though there was much mirth at camp, it was not improper. Enclosed letter pertaining to dispute of …
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Resistance to Cutting and Hauling Wood
03/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton asserts that the cutting and hauling of their own wood was a proper employment of the men and their resistance was atrocious and demanded decisive measures. Clarification on rules regarding …
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Resignation of Maj. Mahlon Ford
04/04/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Ford contends that when he reported to Fort Norfolk the post was a picture of destruction due to the incompetence of Capt. Richard Blackburn. He was faced with the choice of either giving up the …
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Resignation of Lt. W. Church
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Secretary of War has informed Hamilton that the resignation of Lt. W. Church was accepted, Col. Hunnewell should notify Lt. Church of the acceptance.
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Resignation of Lt. Flagg, Etc.
03/16/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Rice reluctantly encloses the resignation of Lt. Flagg whom he considered a promising officer but while waiting for the approval of his resignation Flagg pays little attention to his company for which …
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Resignation of Capt. Thomas Chandler
05/10/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The President has accepted the resignation of Capt. Thomas Chandler, expressing his regret that circumstances should make it necessary for him to retire from the Army.
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Resignation of Capt. Babbit
04/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The resignation of Capt. Babbit is accepted and his pay and emoluments will cease on May 15 next. He should be so informed.
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Resignation of Capt. Babbit
03/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lt. Col. Rice conveys Capt. Erasmus Babbit's request to resign his commission and recommends that the resignation be accepted by the Secretary of War.
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Requested Papers Transmitted
02/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
"Sir: In compliance with the request contained in your letter of this date, I transmit, for the information of the committee of claims, copies of all the papers in my possession, relative to the …
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Request for Information
04/07/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Directed by the Committee of Ways and Means to furnish information pertaining to money granted by Congress for Indian annuities and how the accounts are rendered, checked, and settled.
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Report on Military Establishment
01/02/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Conveyed pleasure with reporting that McHenry was nearly finished with his report on the military establishment along with his propositions for its improvement. Other requisitions will require time …
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Report of Small Pox Infection
03/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lt. Pope reports that that one of the men in Capt. Eddins' company now has symptoms of small pox so there is concern about infecting others of the 58 persons now residing at Fort Jay. Blamed …
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Replacement Uniforms for Officers
01/15/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The subject of officers' worn-out uniforms needs to be addressed since officers are hesitant to pay for new uniforms without being certain that they are appropriate.
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Removal of Stores From One Place to Another
04/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton believes that the QM general does not necessarily have to receive the approbation of the principal officer under whom he serves to move stores from once place to another but must do so when …
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Removal of Stores from Fort Wayne
04/14/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamtramck inquires as to whether quartermaster stores can be moved from one fort to another, as was done from Fort Wayne by the Quartermaster General, without the consent of the principal officer in …
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Religious Enthusiasm, Etc.
03/12/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
In referring to David Austin, Hamilton asserts that enthusiasm is a very good thing but religious enthusiasm is at least a dangerous instrument so he refuses to authorize Austin's employment.
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