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Letter to Col. Ogden
04/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Enclosed to McHenry is a copy of a letter Hamilton had written to Col. Ogden in which he outlines the duties of Deputy Quartermaster Generals.
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Length of the Pace
04/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Rice goes into considerable detail on the measure of the pace during a march. The average length of a pace for four classes of men, based on their height, is 30 & 3/4 inches. Discussed how certain …
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Length of a Pacem, Etc.
04/03/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Mentioned the forwarded arrangement proposed by Col. Butler for the completion of his regiment and the travel of detachments to meet Gen. Wilkinson, received Hamilton's changes to the arrangements. …
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Killing of Indian Horses
05/08/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Rivardi reports that his investigation has uncovered evidence that a discharged soldier was guilty of killing Indian horses and the Tuscaroras who were present at the inquiries seemed pleased with the …
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Issuance of Clothing, Etc.
05/13/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The strong probability of a disbandment of additional regiments by Congress does not permit an authorization of an issue of clothing before the year has expired without the sanction of the Secretary …
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Intimation of Mrs. Adams
04/07/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton will bear in mind Abigail Adams' request regarding the transfer of the 12th Regiment and shall fulfill her wish so long as it is not incompatible with the good of the service.
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Instructions Relative to Incidental Expenditures
05/09/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton encloses the instructions regarding incidental expenditures including expenses related to travel and related to apprehending deserters. Overall theme was that vouchers were required for …
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Infighting of Federalists
07/12/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Alluded to problems within Federalist party which began with the act of the 18th and 25th of February.
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Indian Complaints Respecting Maj. Rivardi
03/18/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Indian Agent Israel Chapin has informed McHenry that the Tuskarora Nation has charged that Maj. Rivardi's men have killed three of their horses and have not offered compensation. James Bruff made …
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Illness of the Troops, Etc.
05/13/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pinckney observes that since he has removed the troops near Harpers Ferry to the camp on the high ground their illness has considerably decreased. In the 8th and 9th Regiments there have been 14 …
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Hope that New Seat of Government is Sound
11/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Acknowledged G. Washington's memory, hoped that new seat of government will be sound and that Congress will be productive under Divine guidance.
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Honors Paid to British Visitors
05/15/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Rivardi requests Hamilton's guidance in honoring General Peter Hunter, commander of the British forces in Canada, and the Duke of Kent, son of George III, upon their visit to the garrison at Niagara.
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Hamilton's Caravan
05/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Ogden informs Hamilton that two horses and a driver will be provided for his caravan. They will be at Paulus-hook the next evening and Ogden personally will show Hamilton to his quarters near the …
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Guard for French Prisoners, Etc.
04/24/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Col. Peck has applied to Col. Rice for a guard to take charge of some French prisoners at Providence but Rice doubts his authority to comply with the request.
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Government Gazette
04/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
President addressed the Heads of Departments regarding the need for a printer in the service of the government. Provided examples across Europe. Cited examples in which the president would require …
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George Izard's Future
02/25/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Izard ruminates on his future, as he decides whether to assume the position offered to him as Secretary to William Smith at Lisbon and whether or not to remain in the Army. Requested direction and …
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General Superintendance of the Atlantic Posts
05/28/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith requests that he be charged, if only pro hac, with the general superintendence, under Hamilton, of the Atlantic posts. Also requested that if Hamilton chose to retire that he be replaced by an …
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General Orders
03/25/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Described the events and conduct that lead to the court martial hearing of Lieut. Leybourne of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers. Hamilton disapproved of Leybourne's sentence of "not …
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General Orders
01/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Notification that the rules for enlistment were changed. Instead of recruits being placed with a specific corps or regiment, they are simply to be enlisted for service to be determined. Allowance …
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Furnishing of Guards
05/06/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
At present things will continue with a guard being furnished from the Artillerists at New Port [Newport] although it is not improbable that Rice's brigade will be removed to Rhode Island in which case …
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Funeral Expenses
01/07/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
List of funeral expenses,does not believe any were superfluous. Smith will direct contractor to submit bills for expenses to the War Office. Will dispense necessary directions to Judge Advocate …
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French Version of the Pace
05/13/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton delves further into the French system for measuring the pace during a march. He wants to know why the French maintain a uniform pace regardless of velocity since it would seem that paces …
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French Prisoners, Etc.
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton considers the French prisoners as the charge of the naval department and the military restricted to guard functions although some ammunition may be necessary. Planned to combine several …
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French Prisoners, Etc.
01/09/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
There are 101 French prisoners at Frederick Town. The Brigade Inspector has been sent to see to their situation but he does not understand that there should be iron gratings on their barracks windows. …
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Fracas at Elizabeth Town
03/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton has investigated the disturbance at Elizabeth Town and has ascertained that the conduct of the two involved officers was misrepresented. They in fact behaved in a prudent and gentlemanly …
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