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Circular to the Battalion Commanders of the 2nd Regt. of Artillerists & Engineers
05/27/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentHamilton issues his orders to the commanders of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers who are assigned to the fortified posts along the Atlantic seaboard. He notes that points of military …
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Circular to the Artillery Field Officers
05/15/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentHamilton transmits the information on the arrangement adopted for the organization and disposition of the Regiment of Artillerists. Officers of this battalion should be informed of the arrangement.
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Circular to Four Captains in the Battalion Commanded by Adam Hoops
06/06/1799 Letter Signed"Your company is to form part of a battalion under the command of Major Hoops. You will, therefore, hereafter communicate with him and receive his orders; making all your returns to him. Your letters …
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Circular to Certain Recruiting Officers
06/06/1799 Cited letter or documentCited in Irvine to Hamilton, 06/24/1799
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Circular on Recruiting Service
02/18/1799 Autograph DraftAssociated with his duties as Inspector General, Hamilton announces that he is now superentendent of the recruiting service. He directs that the State of Massachusetts should be divided into four …
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Circular letter to the Officers commanding posts on the Sea Coast.
02/15/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, informs re superintendance of coastal posts; directs report re state of post works & euipment; describes importance of military discipline.
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Circular Letter to Certain Recruiting Officers
06/06/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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Circular Letter Requiring Payment of Balances
10/05/1799 Autograph Letter SignedCaptain Patton has asked the letter carriers to pay off their balances for the last quarter. That induced Park to send Hodgdon one of the relevant circular letters since he has not had time to write …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Circular Letter from Secretary at War to Department Heads [Cabinet] Concerning Officers & a Court Martial
06/24/1799 Letter SignedAt the request of the president, McHenry lays out Adams' concerns over the propriety of a recently concluded court-martial in New York [presumably that of Richard Hunt], and asks for the department …
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Checking the Wanton Spirit of Desertion
07/03/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentHamilton affirms his support of the death sentence for Joseph Perkins for the crime of desertion. He argues that the sentence is fully authorized by the Military Code and is needed to check the wanton …
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Check an evil which may grow in magnitude.
06/24/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry asks for Hamilton's opinion as to the regulations respecting fuel, straw, stationery, and horses furnished to officers. He believes that the number of horses allotted to each grade should be …
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Cheaper Gun Carriages
04/18/1799 Letter SignedBoyd assures Hamilton that he could arrange for the production of gun carraiges for the vessels under construction at a cheaper rate than is currently being paid.
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Charges and Specifications Against Captain Frederick Frye
03/08/1799 Copy of document"Exhibit of the charges and specifications advanced against Frederick Frye by Major Adam Hoops."
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Charges Against Major Rivardi, Etc.
02/15/1799 Letter SignedIn addition to enclosing the charges against Major Rivardi by fellow officers, McHenry stresses the importance of continuing to work with the current contractor until a new contract can be arranged …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Charges Against Major Rivardi
01/15/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedCapt. Bruff lists and explains his grievances against Major Rivardi which he promises to substantiate.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Charges Against David Ames of Springfield Armory
1799 Copy of Signed DocumentCopy of charges exhibited against Daniel Ames, Superintendent of the Armory at Springfield, handed to the Board of Inquiry previous to their sitting. There are four such charges, accusing Ames of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Charge for Repairing Arms at West Point
07/23/1799 Autograph Letter SignedCranch wants to know what the gunsmiths of Philadelphia charge for the individual parts of the muskets they repair. If he should be required to repair more arms at West Point, should he charge for …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Charge for Postage
10/01/1799 Document SignedNotifies Hodgdon that the charge for postage is $45.46. Once paid, that sum will be placed to Hodgdon's credit and a settlement reached upon Park's return to Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Chapin submits warrant for salary to Secretary at War
09/16/1799 Autograph Document SignedChapin draws warrant for his pay and sends to Secretary at War
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Chapin discusses Indian affairs with Secretary at War
05/26/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterLetter, informs Indian concerns re shipping cost; discusses Seneka annuity.
Henry O'Reilly Collection
Changes to Uniforms
01/30/1799 Autograph Letter SignedNotification of no particular changes to officer uniforms. Uniformity discussed.
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Change in the Association of the Officers, Etc.
05/23/1799 Letter SignedRice explains his choice of Brookfield as the rendezvous of a recruiting subdistrict because it would be more likely to attract recruits to the Army rather than the sea service as at the previous …
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Challenges Captain Vance's Conduct
04/03/1799 Autograph Letter SignedReports Captain Vance's challenge to a War Department accountant. Requests appointment of another person to lead volunteers and that the Quartermaster General should appoint another person. Believes …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Certified Payment of Gibson
07/15/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyCertified the payment of Francis Gibson for his services in the corps of artillerists and engineers.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
Certified Money Due John Walback
07/12/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyCertified that John Walback was due pay for his services as Lieut. of Cavalry.
Report Books of the Accountant of the War Department, Apr 14, 1795-Dec 31, 1817. (RG217)
