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The President's Orders regarding the Death of George Washington
McHenry forwards though Hamilton the President's orders regarding the funeral ceremonies that will commemorate the death of General George Washington.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8DThe President's Lack of Urgency
McHenry comments on the lack of urgency on the part of the President in forwarding instructions to Hamilton. He also has presented a list of nominations to the President which, it is hoped, does not …
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Plan for the Arrangement of the Artillery
Hamilton presents a detailed plan for the arrangement of the artillery throughout the states of the eastern seaboard in addition to the western army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Organzation & Manning of My Regiment
Rice informs Hamilton of his progress in organizing and manning his regiment.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe List of Appointments Has Filled Me with Dispiriting Feelings
Despite the advice of friends that he has earned a rest, Gibbs expresses his disappointment at not being included in the list of appointments.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Justice of My Present Request
Osborne explains the circumstances which caused him to be placed under arrest for disobeying a senior officer. He wants to be tried by senior officers and not by his peers.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe House of Panton and Leslie of Pensacola
Requests Hamilton to issue orders to military stationed near the recently vacated lands of the Spanish that allow traders to peaceably collect debts owed them.
Digges-L'Enfant-Morgan Papers, Mm 8201548The Democrats Have Prevailed in the Election, Etc.
Craig laments the victory of the Democrats in the recent election and discusses various supply concerns. Encloses a draft on Caleb Swan in favor of Robert Andrews.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Charges Give Me More Pleasure than Pain
Rivardi responds to the charges against him and asserts that a Court of Inquiry will most assuredly demonstrate the malice of any accuser;
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Business of Procuring Supplies
Hamilton argues that the Quartermaster General should not be burdened with the business of procuring supplies, a responsiblity which will interfere with his numerous military functions.
Alexander Hamilton PapersThe Best Route to South Carolina, Etc.
Enclosed is a letter from Mr. Crafts with instructions for disposing the clothes upon their arrival. Miller asserts that the best route for sending the clothes to South Carolina is probably through …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Assistance of Another Clerk
The letter respecting the Indian annuities has been received. Because of the additional duties required of Craig due to the new arrangement of the Quartermaster Department, he will need another clerk. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)The Accountant's Office of the Department of War audits Major Craig
Peter Hagner notifies Major Craig of an impending audit.
Isaac Craig PapersTerms Proposed for Taking My Son
Perkins declares himself well satisfied with the terms proposed by Bayerd & Pettit by which they will employ his son who has Perkins' full consent to bind himself to them. He hopes that his son will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
