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Estimate of expenditures at New London, Virginia
11/01/1799 Document SignedHolt sends Simmons estimate of expenses, amounting to $184, to be paid to Samuel Hodgdon.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Estimate for the Ensuing Year
10/07/1799 Autograph Letter SignedIn order for McHenry to complete his estimate for the ensuing year he requires Simmons to furnish him with an estimate of the number of clerks needed in his office and their salaries, including …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Estimate by Thomas Holt of rents due to James Callaway
05/22/1799 Document SignedHolt forwards an estimate of rents due to James Callaway until the 30th of May, 1799 amounting to $185 to be paid to Mr Hodgdon.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)
Estimate by Thomas Holt of rents due to James Callaway
05/22/1799 Document SignedFrom New London, Holt forwards estimate of rents due James Callaway until end of May, amounting to $180, which please pay to Mr. Hodgdon as usual.
Receipts for Moneys Advanced (Advances), 1793-1855. (RG217)- No image
Establishment of the Additional Regiments in Winter Quarters
08/13/1799 Autograph Draft LetterAfter affirming his preference for huts as winter quarters for the troops, Hamilton suggests the best means for establishing the regiments in winter quarters.
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Establishment of a Military Academy
12/12/1799 Letter SignedWashington states that while he approves of the establishment of national Military Academy he declines to comment on the proposed plan, a duty that should be carried out by the Secretary of War and …
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Establishing an Office for Registering Aliens
12/16/1799 Autograph Letter SignedCondy argues that Clerks of the District Court are not qualified to enforce the rules of naturalization of aliens so a special office should be established for that purpose.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Establishing a Military Academy, Etc.
07/08/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry discusses a number of matters including extra pay for extra work, a British work that establishes a scale for extra pay, and progress toward establishing a military academy.
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Establishing a Medium Price for Rations on Both Sides of the Ohio
11/08/1799 Draft LetterHamilton discusses a change from the current situation whereby different prices for rations are charged on the two sides of the Ohio River.
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Escaping the Fever in Philadelphia
08/23/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWar Department offices are relocating temporarily to Trenton due to the yellow fever in Philadelphia. The Quartermaster General has instructions for transportation.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Error in Balancing Accounts of Quartermaster Generals
1799 Autograph LetterHodgdon admits to having erred in declaring that all bills drawn on the deputies of John O'Hara, Quartermaster General of the Army, are chargeable to O'Hara prior to his resignation and after his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Erecting Winter Quarters
10/14/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRice discusses the preparations for erecting witner quarters at Oxford.
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Equipage & Clothing for Captain Bruff's New Recruits
04/25/1799 Draft FragmentCaptain Bruff is travelling to Maryland for the purpose of recruiting a company and needs to be furnished with the necessary equipage and clothing for his recruits.
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Equalize the Supplies to Our Wants, Etc.
06/15/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry discusses the supply and pay concerns of the recruiting service.
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Ensuring that Full Justice Is Done to the Public, Etc.
10/18/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAmidst a lengthy discussion of the stores and arms at West Point, Fleming assures Hodgdon that he has done all in his power to minutely examine the military and quartermaster's stores that the various …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Ensign Moffett's claim settled
05/16/1799 LetterbookSimmons informs Spencer that Robert Moffett's claim was settled.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Enough Force to Awe the Disaffected
03/18/1799 Autograph Letter SignedHamilton warns against the deployment of an inadequate force. Sufficient strength must be displayed to inspire respect and to awe the disaffected. Thus will be avoided the magnification of a riot into …
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Enlistment of Minors Over the Age of 17
06/21/1799 Copy of document"...In answer to your letter of the 8th instant, there is no doubt that minors who have arrived at the age of eighteen and who are not apprentices may and ought to be enlisted and retained in the …
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Enlistment of Minors After They Arrive at the Age of 18
06/08/1799 Autograph Letter SignedTaylor requests Hamilton's opinion regarding whether recruiting officers may enlist those over the age of 17 without the consent of their parents, masters, or guardians.
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Enlisting None But Native Citizens
05/28/1799 Letter SignedHamilton reaffirms his commitment to enlisting none but native citizens or naturalized foreigners in to the Army. The criterion should be residence prior to the Revolution or the ability to present a …
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Engaging Additional Stores
11/22/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMr. Harris engaged the additional stores from Mr. West and will inform Hodgdon how much he is charging for rent. Miller engaged one from Thomas Allison to store the goods for six months at a rate of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Encouraging Count Rumford to enter the American service
09/08/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedEncourages Count Rumford to revisit his native country - the United States - and insists that he will be well-received. Discusses the military academy and states that he has been authorized to offer …
James McHenry Papers
Encourages Selection of Good Characters
06/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedEncourages the selection of proper characters.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Encourages Production of a Contract
10/02/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to a conversation which took place in Philadelphia, with a gentleman now settling in Baltimore. Encourages Oliver to induce gentleman for a contract for supplies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543- No image
Enclosure
04/02/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterEnclosed in Simmons to Hamilton, 04/26/1799
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