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General Wilkinson's Report on the Western Army
General Wilkinson submits his report on events in the Southern Disgtrict.to the Secretary of War for late 1798.
Alexander Hamilton PapersGeneral Washington's Expenses
A letter from Lt. General George Washington indicates that his expenses exceed the pay and emoluments provided for his recent journey from Mt. Vernon to Philadelphia and returning. It will therefore …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Return of Stores
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that a general return of stores was sent to the Secretary at War, along with other bits of news. Orders from the Quartermaster General stating that Craig can only …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General plan for land and naval forces
Discusses need for a general plan for land and naval forces.
MS Collection, Hamilton.General Orders; Regulations Respecting Extra Allowances to Officers
These are the regulations, promulgated by Hamilton, regarding extra allowances for officers, including the care and feeding of horses and travel expenses, which must include the proper documentation …
Philip Lightfoot PapersGeneral Orders Transmitted to the Commanding Officer on the Mississippi
[Cover Letter] "The following orders of Major General Hamilton have been transmitted to the Commanding Officer on the Mississippi for publication and are to be duly respected."
Orderly Book for the Company of Capt. John Steele, May-Oct 1799. (RG98)General Orders Regarding the Issuance of Stores to Military Units
This is Hamilton's General Order regarding the specific amounts of stores to be issued (bread, flour, meal, beef, etc.) including the amounts of ardent spirits which shall be so limited unless …
Philip Lightfoot PapersGeneral Murray Has Given Me Permission to Occupy the Court House
Fisher observes that General Murray has given him permission ot occupy the courthouse as a rendezvous but he has had some difficulty convincing the local people to haul wood and straw.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General McPherson is Ready for the Two Expresses
General MacPherson is now ready for the two expresses who should attend him at his quarters. Will Colonel Stevens raise money on bills at New York.?
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)General Court Martial Records
Encloses records from the General Court Martial. Illegible details.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543General Command of the Post on the Lakes
While effusively praising Hamilton, Lt. Col. Hamtramck asks that he be given the general command of the post on the Lakes.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFurnishing coats and vests to troops
Writes that the War Secretary asked him to procure suits for the artillerists in New York. Adds that General Hamilton has been asking him to furnish coats and vests wanted in states other than New …
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187)Funeral Honours for George Washington
McHenry encloses to Hamilton the special directions from President John Adams relative to the funeral honors, to be paid to the memory of the late and beloved Chief, General George Washington.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Funeral Arrangements in Honor of George Washington
Orders of Alexander Hamilton regarding the funeral arrangements to be made at all military stations and offices of the Army in honor of the late General George Washington.
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)Funds to be delivered to Ebenezer Stevens
Informs the Supervisor at New York that the Treasurer will remit him the sum of 436 dollars for Ebenezer Stevens, Agent of the War Department at New York, for the pay of Capt. Frye, Lt. Dayton, and …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
