Forwarding Oaths for the Commandants, Etc.
Document 1799Among other matters. Hamilton wants the following sent to each commandant: 704 copies of official oaths, 300 copies of weekly returns of recruits, and thirteen copies of the Articles of War. Colonel Stevens is still worried about his compensation. Only natives should be enlisted for the cavalry and this rule should also be adopted for the artillery.
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Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Description
Among other matters. Hamilton wants the following sent to each commandant: 704 copies of official oaths, 300 copies of weekly returns of recruits, and thirteen copies of the Articles of War. Colonel Stevens is still worried about his compensation. Only natives should be enlisted for the cavalry and this rule should also be adopted for the artillery.
Date
05/07/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
New York
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799050740101
Note
Cited in McHenry to Hamilton, 05/09/1799.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
Colonel [William] Smith
Theodosius Fowler
Mr. [Nathan] Jones
commandants of the twelve regiments
recruits
Colonel [Ebenezer] Stevens
cavalry
Artillery
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
list of the officers of the additional troops of cavalry
printed copies of oaths
weekly returns
Articles of War
compensation
duties he is to perform
general plan
orderly and prosperous course of the service
foundations
fidelity