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Much more system and punctuality than have heretofore obtained...
08/22/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentHamilton stresses the importance of efficiency and punctuality in supplying and paying the army. If possible, surplus supplies should be kept on hand, especially at the more remote posts, should the …
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Mr. Mangin's Account
04/04/1799 Letter Signed"I have made out Mr. Mangin acct. of what I think he ought to be paid for his services [as an Engineer] & I wish you to examine it & if you approve of the same, you will give an order to pay him...I …
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Mr. Glen's Account
09/12/1799 Autograph Letter SignedResponding to Tomlinson's inquiry to the Secretary of War, Hodgdon discusses the facts relative to the account of Mr. Glen.
Simon Gratz Autograph Collection.- No image
Moving to Winter Quarters
10/08/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRice reports on the preparations for winter quarters at Oxford. Since winter is rapidly approaching he stresses the urgency of moving his regiment as soon as possible and the same would apply to the …
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Movements & Actions of Troops Suppressing Revolt in Pennsylvania
04/18/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMacPherson describes the recent movements of his troops in suppressing the current insurrection in Pennsylvania, as they attempt to arrest individuals charged with treason. Discusses disposition of …
John Adams Papers
Movement of Office due to Fever in City
08/22/1799 LetterbookDue to a lingering fever in Philadelphia, seeks to move office to Trenton New Jersey.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To- No image
Mourning the Loss of George Washington
12/24/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWilliam S. Smith assures Hamilton that the troops have been put through the funeral exercise and everyone involved in the ceremony is deeply impressed with the solemnity of the sad occasion.
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More organization is indispensable.
09/26/1799 Autograph Letter Signed"I have heard of your arrival at Rhode Island. On the____ I wrote you a long letter transmitting all the instructions which respect the recruiting service &c. Did you receive this letter? Is there …
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More Detailed Account of Military Stores Chargeable against the State of Georgia, from 1793 Shipments
02/27/1799 Document SignedDetailed item-by-item accounting of military stores sent to Savannah in 1793.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
More Compensation for Doctor Strong
06/12/1799 Draft LetterDoctor Joseph Strong, the Principal Surgeon and Superintendent of the Hospital Department during the Expedition to Southhampton, should be entitled to compensation in addition to his pay as a Surgeon. …
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Moore's Response to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799
07/16/1799 Autograph Letter SignedThis is Moore's response to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799 in which he asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
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Moore Listed as Replying to McHenry's Circular of 7/13/1799
08/24/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMoore is listed as replying to the Circular of 7/13/1799 in which McHenry asked for the details of each officer's military service which would be used in settling their relative rank.
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Monument to George Washington
12/23/1799 Autograph Letter SignedLt. Col. William S. Smith discusses his plans for a monument to the memory of General Washington, with an inscription of a poem penned by him the previous night: "Sacred to the Memory of the …
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Monthly Returns for Quarter Master Stores
11/13/1799 LetterbookForwards monthly returns of Quartermaster stores to US troops for September and October 1799.
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)
Monies paid on account of fortifications
08/10/1799 DocumentMemorandum charting the money paid for fortifications, with a list of dollars and sites.
James McHenry Papers
Money to be furnished to recruiting rendezvous at Wilmington and Bennington
10/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHamilton asks that Swan gather all arrears of pay that may be due officers and to provide them to the persons appointed to act as paymasters to the recruiting parties at Bennington and Wilmington.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)- No image
Money Forwarded to Sundry Paymasters
06/19/1799 Letter Signed"I received this morning your letter of the 17th instant. I have ordered two thousand dollars to be forwarded to the Paymaster of the 12th and an equal sum to the Paymaster of the 13th …
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Money for the 8th and 9th Regiments
10/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed"The Secretary of War handed me your letter of the 24 instant this morning with an authority in writing to employ an express to take money to the 8th and 9th Regiments. I am putting the business in …
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Money for Lieutenant Leonard
04/15/1799 Autograph Draft Letter SignedHamilton tells McHenry to provide Lieutenant Leonard with the money he needs--probably for bounty and pay-- to proceed to Albany.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Money due to Captain Heth of 3rd Regiment
09/11/1799 Document SignedCaptain Heth has a balance due him for subsistence; awaits directions.
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)
Money due Doctor Scott
07/27/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMoney furnished to Craig for payment of Dr. Hugh Scott for the cost of medicine for Fort Fayette.
James Robertson Papers
Money and Death
07/05/1799 Autograph Letter SignedNegotiation of compensation, Lyman's returns enclosed in last letter. Alarm related to three Indian deaths has subsided, yellow fever not linked to death.
James Robertson Papers
Money and Claims of Colonel Roberts
05/25/1799 LetterbookHenley replies to Childress' letter of May 20. He cannot accept the money at present, but may need it in the future. He also addresses Childress' query about the claim of Colo. Roberts, and mentions …
Letters Sent by David Henley, Agent of the War Department, May 1, 1799-May 7, 1800. (RG217)- No image
Moderation of the Contractors for Massachusetts should be rewarded.
07/29/1799 Autograph Letter Signed"...I hesitate whether the invitation ought to extend to the contractors for Massachusetts. Their price is as low as it can well be. The position heretofore intended for three regiments is in …
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Model for the Coat and Vest of the Dragoons, Etc.
09/10/1799 Draft DocumentHamilton solicits McHenry's opinion on the models for the coat and vest for the dragoons and the helmet for the officers;
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