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At present a relaxation is indispensable.
10/24/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentHamilton emphasizes the necessity of not requiring regular rolls before sending forward the money for arrears. In the future a strict adherence to instructions may be necessary but it is not …
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Assures Proper Payment
06/10/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyReports conversation with Secretary of War. McHenry assures that decisive measures will be taken. Houdin will be paid properly.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Assisting Turbulent Young Men
03/19/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWriting for his son who is ill, General Irvine observes that the two men acting as sergeants may not be able to provide adequate assistance to Lieutenant Wolstencraft so he suggests another officer …
William Irvine Papers
Assisting the Surveyor General in Marking the Indian Boundary
05/08/1799 Letter SignedThe Surveyor General has requested a party of men to assist in marking the Indian boundary line established by General Wayne's treaty, but he did not designate the time and place for which the men …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.- No image
Assistance in Marking the Indian Boundary Line
05/24/1799 Letter SignedThe Surveyor General confirms the expediency of directing the Commanding Officer in the Northwestern Territory to provide the troops who will assist in marking the Indian boundary line.
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Assignment of Officers
05/16/1799 ExtractHamilton lists the assignment of officers to the two Regiments of Artillerists and Engineers.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Assignment of Captains & Subalterns of North Carolina in Provisional Army
01/17/1799 Extract of LetterPinckney informs McHenry that the preparations for assigning the captains, lieutenants and ensigns allotted to North Carolina are almost complete, though assigning officers of higher rank will take …
John Adams Papers
Assigning Stations to the Infantry
02/19/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry apoligizes for not being able to send the distribution aksed for by Hamilton. He asks for Hamilton's assistance in understanding the intentions of General Washington regarding the assignment …
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
Assigning Officers to Sub-Districts
04/13/1799 Autograph Draft"Relying that you will lose no time in assigning your Officers to the different subdistricts--I request that you will transmit me a list showing the name of the principal Officer of each sub-district …
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Assessing Captain Hill's Plan
01/03/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMacPherson solicits Hamilton's opinion regarding plans for fortifications around New York's harbor.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Assembling a General Court Martial, Etc.
03/25/1799 Letter SignedTousard asks permission to assemble a General Court Martial to try those prisoners who have been charged with a capital crime. He recommends Edward Kendall for the post of Quartermaster Sergeant.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Asks to Remain at Important Work
06/06/1799 LetterbookAppeals to the Secretary at War to prohibit General Hamilton from ordering the Major's removal from the duties of Inspector of Artillery. Fears being included in a general march to the Potomac. Cites …
Lewis Tousard Letterbook
Asking Stockton to sign a receipt and forward his account to the Secretary of War
07/13/1799 Autograph Letter SignedLewis is sending Stocktons account in order that Stockton may sign a receipt for the amount in his account and then forward it to the Secretary of War.
RG 0730, U.S. Loan Office (Continental Loan Office) Accts./Corresp., 1780-1799, 1840.- No image
As to the execution of Sergeant Hunt, I incline to the side of forebearance.
07/29/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentHamilton reports that the President has granted amnesty to Sergeant Hunt, an act of forgiveness that will save him from being put to death. Hamilton argues that Hunt's execution would have been …
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Articles wanted to complete the contract and the order for additional Regiment of Artillery
01/15/1799 Document SignedArticles listed include overalls and shirts for infantry and artillery privates and sergeants. Items are articles wanted to complete contract and order for additional regiment of artillery.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles Ready for Inspection
01/08/1799 Letter SignedThe articles which Simon contracted to furnish are ready for inspection.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Articles purchased for Mud Island fortifications
10/05/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWrites that the sum of $3,425.93 has been admitted to the credit of Francis Mentges for articles purchased for the use of fortifications on Mud Island in the Delaware River.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) - No image
Articles of Supply, Bounty Money, and Advance Pay
06/17/1799 Autograph Draft DocumentHamilton notes that in the case of the beginning of a new branch of service it will be necessary to waive the usual forms but he will send a statement of the articles of supply needed for each …
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Articles of Military Supply for each Regiment of Infantry
06/20/1799 Autograph DocumentArticles of Military Supply for each Regiment of Infantry.
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Articles of Agreement for Rations
10/01/1799 Printed Document SignedArticle of Agreement for rations for New York
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles of Agreement for Rations
10/01/1799 Document SignedArticles of Agreement for Rations between Secretary of War and William and Robert Colfax and Alexander Richards. Rations to be issued in Massachusetts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles of Agreement for Rations
10/01/1799 Printed Document SignedArticle of agreement between Secretary of War and William and Robert Colfax of New Jersey and Alexander Richards of New York City for provision of rations to New Hampshire and Vermont.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Articles of Agreement between James O'Hara and James McHenry, August 1799
08/01/1799 Autograph Document SignedContract for the provision of rations at a number of ports and posts along the Mississippi, Ohio, Illinois, and Wabash rivers.
Solomon Sibley Papers
Articles of Agreement
08/01/1799 Document SignedArticles of agreement between the Secretary of War and James O'Hara from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the issue of rations at a number of posts and ports.
MMC, O'Hara, James: Mm79000872- No image
Articles Furnished in Proportion to Half Those Enlisted, Etc.
03/19/1799 Draft DocumentIn addition to sending a plan for dividing sundry States into recruiting districts and sub districts, Hamilton suggests that bounty money, clothing, and other articles should be furnished in …
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