Documents - Papers of the War Department

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Proceedings of the Court-Martial of Gill, Murphy, and Landais
09/02/1799 Document Signed
Proceedings of the court-martial of David Gill, James Murphy, and Henry Landais.
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Proceedings of the Court-Martial of George Tyson
09/02/1799 Document Signed
Proceedings of the court-martial of George Tyson.
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Proceedings of a General Court-Martial
05/20/1799 Copy of document
The transcript of the proceedings of a general court-martial.
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Proceedings of a General Court Martial
04/20/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Hamilton transmits the results of a General Court Martial, nothing that the punishments are mitigated in some cases by the fact that the United States is not officially at war.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Proceed to the City of Albany, Etc.
03/24/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
Hamilton orders Leonard to march his troops to Albany and advises him on how to organize and equip his men.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Proceed to New Town in Bucks County
03/16/1799 Letter Signed
"In consequence of orders from the Secretary of War, I am to desire that you proceed with the party under your command to New Town in Bucks County--for which purpose you will join and accompany a …
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Procedures for Requisitioning Articles
09/07/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry reviews the procedures for requisiitioning articles such as boats and gun carriages and for the erection of barracks and other buildings. These procedures are to be followed unless it is the …
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Problems with Recruits at Taunton
09/06/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Rice reports on the desertion of several recruits from the rendezvous at Taunton and the request for a discharge from a man who claims he was drunk when he enlisted.
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Probability of Approaching Indian Hostilities
06/05/1799 Autograph Draft Document
"I have received a letter from Colonel Strong dated at Detroit the 7th of May last. You will judge from the information which you shall have when this reaches you how far it may be expedient to …
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Private Letter Regarding Commissions and Recruiting
03/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Friendly, private letter regarding discontent with the delay commissions and recruiting services. Many men have put their lives on hold in expectation of a commission and want to know how much longer …
Frederick Chase Collection
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08/15/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
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08/14/1799 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
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08/19/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
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08/16/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
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Principles Upon Which My Conduct Must Be Founded
01/23/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Strong chronicles the ongoing disputes betwen the residents and the soldiery on the northwestern frontier and asks McHenry to clarify the principles upon which he must act to resolve these disputes.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Principles Relative to Promotions
07/08/1799 Autograph Draft Document
McHenry discusses in detail the principles to be applied relative to promotions of officers. Generally, when there is a vacancy, the next officer in rank will fill it although there are exceptions in …
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Principles of the troops will run no risk of being perverted...
08/21/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamiton explains why he is strongly opposed to stationing the troops at Carlisle instead of New Jersey. He is particularly concerned about the soldiery being corrupted by the "mass of disaffection" in …
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Prices of Musket Mounting
07/29/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Nicholson sends a list of the prices of Charlesville musket mounting. Prices of the brass mounting for British muskets are similar.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Price of Carriages
12/20/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
A deduction in the price of carriages stipulated in Tredwell's first agreement with Jacob Blount will be required to meet the specifications of the Secretary of War. Since the value of the carriages …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Price List of Peltries
04/24/1799 Letter Signed
Discusses prices for furs purchased from the Creeks, the proper care of the furs before shipment, and the proper method of packing them for shipment. Asks for a list of goods needed by the Factory.
Correspondence (Letters Received, Letters Sent, and Accounts) of the Creek Factory, 1795-1814. (RG75)
Preventing Incendiaries from Blowing Up the Magazine
08/02/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Fleming discusses the precautions he has undertaken to protect the magazine at West Point from blowing up due to incendiaries.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Prevent the repetition of similar imprudence...
09/07/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Circular to the Commandants of Regiments: Hamilton warns of the ill effects of officers complaining in front of their men about the poor quality of articles furnished by the army. Such talk can only …
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Pressing Call for Musket Stocks
06/14/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
The Superintendent of the Armory has a pressing need for musket stocks. Williams is worried that the workers will stand idle for want of these articles if they are not forwarded immediately. In their …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)