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Annelly's Pay During the Month of March
12/09/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Mr. Annelly has been absent from Harpers Ferry during March so, according to the Secretary's instructions, he cannot be paid even though he asserts that he was employed doing public duty. Therefore, …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
An explosion anywhere could injure and discredit the service.
09/21/1799 Autograph Draft Document
Hamilton decries the inefficiency that has caused delays in the payment of the troops resulting in mutinous discontent among two regiments. He confirms his support of established rules but also notes …
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An epidemic is raging to an alarming degree in my garrison...
09/23/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
"...I am extremely sorry to inform you sir that an epidemic is raging to an alarming degree in my garrison, and on that account it is very fortunate that so many men have been sent away out of the way …
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An Act for the Better Organizing of the Troops
05/12/1799 Draft Document
"Describes the provisions of Sections 19 and 22 of 'An Act for the better organizing of the Troops of the United States; and for other purposes.'"
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Amiable Disposition of the Indians, Etc.
06/21/1799 Copy of document
Hamilton discusses the disposition of the Western Army, the alleged excessive issues of provisions, the lack of hostility of the Indians, and the reinforcement from Michilimacinac.
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Amendment to Officer Recommendations for Taylor's Regiment
05/27/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Reminds Adams of two men whom McHenry recommended for lieutenancies in Col. Taylor's regiment, but based on further information has decided that one is not appropriate for the post, and asks for …
John Adams Papers
Alterations at Posts to be Submitted with Returns, Etc.
12/12/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hodgdon has directed that when alterations are made at any of the posts, the documents associated with them should accompany the returns. Wilkins points out that when transfers are made from one post …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Alterations & Additions to the Recruiting Instructions
03/18/1799 Letter Signed
"I have received your letter of the 15 instant with alterations and additions proposed to be made into the recruiting instructions. These have been considered, generally adopted, and with some futher …
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Allowances of Rooms and Fuel to Officers
09/02/1799 Draft Document
Hamilton explains the allowances of rooms and fuel to officers of sundry ranks.
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Allowances for Services not Associated with Normal Duties
08/29/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry discusses the allowances allotted to sundry officers for services not associated with their normal duties. These would include acting as a Judge Advocate, serving on a court martial, or …
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Allowance of Spirits
08/26/1799 Draft Document
Hamilton has ordered Major Adam Hoops and Captain James Stille to Fort Niagara to investigate Captain James Bruff's charges against Rivardi. He states that although most men had enlisted when the "the …
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Allotment of Rations, Forage, Spirits,and Women
11/02/1799 Draft Document
Hamilton describes the rules regarding the allotment of rations, forage, and spirits to officers and men but there are no established rules on the subject of forage or provision of artificers for the …
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Allotment of Provisions for the Troops
05/12/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
Hamilton cites Article 19 of a recent Act of Congress in which the allotment of provisions is prescribed in some detail.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
All these causes have unhappily cooperated.
06/23/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Ogden lists the variables causing the uneven results in the recruiting effort in his sector, including the talent and zeal of the recruiting officers, the disposition of the local inhabitants toward …
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All the emoluments which I have a right to claim...
08/13/1799 Copy of document
Hamilton asserts that if he is to surrender his lucrative legal practice, he must receive from the public all the pay and emoluments to which an officer of his rank is entitled.
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Alarming Success of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania
11/11/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Cass informs Hamilton of his alarm at the success of the democratic, alias "disorganizing", party in the late election in Pennsylvania.
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Alarm at the Conduct of the Indians
08/24/1799 Letter Signed
Craig discusses his returns and notes his awareness of the fever in Philadelphia. Colonel Hamtramck is on his way to Pittsburgh and will stay through the winter. He has been informed by Governor St. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Alarm at Rumored Accident
03/07/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton thanks PInckney for his remarks on the planned military school and expresses alarm at the rumors regarding Pinckney's being shot at Charleston.
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Alarm amongst the inhabitants on account of the Indians...
08/10/1799 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
St. Clair chronicles the response of the western settlers to the possibility of Indian incursions. It appears that the Shawanese are themselves apprehensive about being attacked by the Chickasaws and …
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Agricultural Arrangements Must Give Way to National Affairs
04/19/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Mackey asks Hodgdon to use his influence with the Secretary of War to get him to insist on Mr. Brindley's compliance with the order that his agricultural arrangements must give way to national …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Agreement with McHenry on Case of Fero Court Martial
07/20/1799 Autograph Letter fragment
Adams agrees with McHenry's judgments about the case of Ensign David Fero, the officer who refused to lodge a plea at his court martial.
John Adams Papers
Agreement to take Madame Wilkinson from Cincinnati to Natchez
01/23/1799 Document Signed
Subscribers sign an agreement to carry out their duties as boatmen in Quartermaster's Department under Captain Joseph Collins, commanding the boats for Madam Wilkinson from Cincinnati to Natchez. …
Muster Rolls of Regular Army Organization, 1784-1912. (RG94)
Agreement to Appointment of Officer
06/05/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Adams returns correspondence from HcHenry, agreeing with his suggestion to appoint a particular officer.
John Adams Papers
Agreement between Manuel Gayoso de Lemos and John M. Lovell
03/01/1799 Copy of document
Agreement between Manuel Gayoso de Lemos and John M. Lovell.
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Agents have no system for apportioning supplies...
07/22/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Apparently the agents of the War Department have no system for apportioning supplies. As a result, some regiments have a shortage of some articles while others have an abundance of the same articles. …
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