General Orders: Strict Observance of These Regulations
Document 1799Hamilton explains the requirements for the enlistment of recruits. He wants recruiting limited to citizens of the United States which would include properly certified naturalized citizens. Recruiters must adhere to regulations regarding the proper age of recruits and the admonition against enlisting recruitswho are in a state of intoxication.
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Description
Hamilton explains the requirements for the enlistment of recruits. He wants recruiting limited to citizens of the United States which would include properly certified naturalized citizens. Recruiters must adhere to regulations regarding the proper age of recruits and the admonition against enlisting recruitswho are in a state of intoxication.
Date
06/06/1799
Author
Sent from
New York
Collection
Document number
1799060637100
Note
Cited in Hamilton to McHenry, 06/18/1799.
Copy in the handwriting of Ethan Brown.
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
[Ethan Brown]
Secretary of War [McHenry]
Citizens of the United States
competent magistrate of court
officer who shall first muster any recruit
apprentices
persons in a state of intoxication
a faithful army
Commanders of Regiments
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
certificate of naturalization
affidavits of two reputable inhabitants
oaths
ignorance of the officer
strict observance of these regulations
original rules and regulations
limit the ages within which recruits must be enlisted
public good
willful or negligent breaches of these rules
Articles of War
disorders and neglects to the prejudice of good order and military discipline