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Discharge of Harry Collins
04/03/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Rice contends that Harry Collins, enlisted by Lt. Springs and employed by him as a servant in his family, has no justification for the discharge he has requested.
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Disbandment of Cavalry
05/22/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The disbandment of the six additional troops of Cavalry has been announced but the General and other staff were not included in the orders because it was thought that they might still be needed after …
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Disbanding of the Army
05/20/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton informs Wilkinson that Congress has passed a law empowering the President to disband the Army except the four old Regiments of Infantry, the two old troops of Cavalry, the Corps of …
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Detachments of Lts. Lewis & Claiborne, Etc.
04/14/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Since the detachments of Lts. Lewis and Claiborne will make up the deficiency in the 4th Regiment, it will not be necessary to retain any part of the troops under the command of Capt. Brock in place …
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Delays in Sending Vouchers
04/08/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton warns Rice that delays in pay and muster rolls result in soldiers not being paid in a timely manner which causes discontent among them. He orders Rice to inform him of the cause of the delays …
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Current Politics
07/18/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discussed Adams losing votes in CT, but retaining the rest of New England. Secretaries are running the country, mentioned disagreement on establishing a military school. University of Mars discussed …
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Court Martial of Uriah Stafford
02/25/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Rice describes the circumstances leading to the Court Martial of Uriah Stafford, a soldier of the 16th Regiment, charged with disobedience of orders and striking an officer. He was found guilty and …
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Cost of Indians Traveling to Seat of Government
04/16/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Enclosed information regarding Indian relations. Accountant requested information on the travel expenses related to Indians to seats of government. Mentioned increasing the influence of U.S. within …
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Cooperation from the Bank of Boston
06/11/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton informs Welles, the President of the Boston branch of the Bank of the US, that he has on hand a number of large bills which it is necessary to have exchanged in Boston quickly so that the …
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Continuance of the Recruiting Service
04/29/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton admonishes Gen. Pinckney respecting the continuance of the recruiting service in several corps of Pinckney's command. The General Order related to this subject should be communicated to the …
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Congratulations to Hamilton
05/07/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Chevalier mistakenly congratulates Hamilton on his appointment by President Adams as commanding officer of the US Army to replace George Washington.
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Compensation for the Tuscaroras
03/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton has heard that Maj. Rivardi or the people under his command have killed three horses belonging to the Tuskorara nation. If this is true, the Indians must be immediately compensated for their …
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Col. Smith's Military Pretensions, Etc.
05/24/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton assures Adams that his personal regard for Col. [William S.] Smith produces sentiments very different from a disposition to throw the least impediment in the way of his success. The …
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Coalitions with Mr. Jefferson
06/06/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The man [Adams] is more mad than Hamilton ever thought him and he shall soon be led to say he is as wicked as he is mad. Hamilton asks to be kept apprised of the probability of coalitions with Mr. …
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Clothing for the Troops
03/02/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton regrets that he has not yet received the clothing he requested for the troops since the winter is far advanced and new recruits without adequate clothing will soon be in a depressed …
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Certificates Given to Contractors, Etc.
03/24/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Certificates given to contractors should express the quantity of articles supplied but contain no opinion on their price. If the price is unusually high, Rice should make a note on the certificate or …
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Care of the Sick
06/12/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The huts and any public property that may remain at camp with the sick who are too ill to be removed, will, when Col. Rice's command expires, be under the command of the senior officer of the US who …
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Capt. Izard's Career Choices
02/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton assure Capt. Izard that he wishes him success whether he chooses to continue his military career or decides to pursue a career in diplomacy. Wishes him success in whatever path he chooses.
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Burning of War Department
11/15/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Nothing is known about a treaty with France save what was published in the papers. Secondary mention to the burning of the War Department. Cause of fire is now believed to be from a neighbors fire …
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Bricks for the Fourneau at Scotch Plains
05/12/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton orders Ogden to provide bricks and materials for erecting at his quarters at Scotch Plains a fourneau, a machine for culinary purposes, to be available during his visit to the camp.
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Bounty for Two Companies of Infantry
05/28/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Paymaster General has been directed to send to his deputy with General Pinckney bounty money sufficient to recruit two companies of Infantry. Allowance has been made for the recruits obtained in …
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Bounty for Infantry & Artillerists
05/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
By existing law the troops are entitled to rations, or an equivalent in money, until they reach their homes at the rate of twenty miles per day so Swan is ordered to make an estimate of the funds …
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Bounty for Infantry & Artillerists
05/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Paymaster General has been directed to deliver bounty money for eight companies of infantry and four companies of artillerists which should be sufficient for completing the two regiments of …
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Bounty for Additional Infantry
05/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Bounty money has been provided by the Paymaster General for four complete companies of infantry. Available officers will be employed to recruit the men.
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Bill Relative to the Articles of War
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton sends McHenry the draft of a third bill relative to articles of war and promises to send the fourth at a later date.
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