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A Man of Much Honor & Integrity
01/01/1799 Autograph Letter SignedCarroll reaffirms his recommendation of the Count de Moelien, a man of honor, integrity, and good sense.
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
A List of Lieutenant Colonels and Majors, Ranked
09/15/1799 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentA list of Lieutenant Colonels and Majors ranked agreeably to the documents from the War Office and in conformity with the rules adopted by the President of the United States relative to rank and …
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A Horse for the Quartermaster Sergeant
12/23/1799 Autograph Letter SignedBuck is asked to deliver a horse for the purpose of conveying the Quartermaster Sergeant to Fort Mifflin. This request relates to Major General Hamilton's order respecting the funeral honors to be …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
A Gloomy Prospect for Those Who Perform the Principal Parts in the Drama
02/25/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWashington worries that the time for attracting the most promising recruits may have passed and that only the riff-raff are left to man the twelve regiments that need to be formed to face the threat …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
A Fair and Disinterested Candidate
01/23/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMacKay laments the absense of his name from the lists of military appointments, probably due to his birth in a foreign country. He wants Hamilton to know that he is still available for service.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
A Decision in the Case of Captain Vance
03/27/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedHamilton notifies Hare of his decision regarding the case of Capt. Vance [relative to his confrontation with William Simmons].
Alexander Hamilton Papers- No image
A Contract between James McHenry and Asa Freeman
05/14/1799 Copy of documentA Contract between James McHenry and Asa Freeman, enclosed in Stockton to Hamilton, 05/16/1799.
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A Complete State of Defense and Repair
06/18/1799 Autograph Letter SignedBurbeck assures Hamilton that he has repaired the fort at Michilimackinac to such an extent that it is now entirely defensable. The numerous Indians in the vicinity of the fort appear friendly to the …
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A Certificate of Samuel Borrowe
07/03/1799 Autograph Document SignedA Certificate of Samuel Borrowe.
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A Certificate of Richard J. Kissam
07/03/1799 Autograph Document SignedA Certificate of Richard J. Kissam.
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A Certificate of Daniel Parker
07/02/1799 Autograph Document SignedA Certificate of Daniel Parker.
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A Certificate from Wright Post
07/02/1799 Autograph Document SignedA Certificate from Wright Post
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A Certificate from Valentine Seaman
07/02/1799 Autograph Document SignedA certificate from Valentine Seaman.
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A Certificate from Matthew Clarkson
07/02/1799 Autograph Document SignedA certificate from Matthew Clarkson.
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A Certificate from David Hosack
07/03/1799 Autograph Document SignedA Certificate from David Hosack.
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400 Muskets Monthly, Etc.
07/31/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAmidst a discussion of the returns of the Springfield Armory, Williams pledges that the armory in the future will turn in no less than four hundred muskets monthly. However, he may face a deficiency …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
$800 for the Use of the Quartermaster's Department
01/01/1799 Autograph Letter SignedThere is an order on Hodgdon for $800 in favor of Captain Benjamin Huntington for the use of the Quartermaster's department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
$717 for the Quartermaster's Department
04/10/1799 Autograph Letter SignedErnest has drawn on Hodgdon a draft of $717 in favor of J & A Hunt for the use of the Quartermaster's department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
$600 for the Quartermaster's Department
02/01/1799 Autograph Letter SignedErnest has drawn on Hodgdon for six hundred dollars in favor of James Henry for the use of the Quartermaster's department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
$5000 to Captain Vance
04/02/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMcPherson asks McHenry to issue his warrant to place five thousand dollars in the hands of Captain Samuel Vance, paymaster of the troops called into service, so he can advance the pay that has been …
W. M. Hornor Collection
$5000 for the Quartermaster's Department
04/20/1799 Letter SignedErnest has drawn on Hodgdon the sum of five thousand dollars in favor of James Abbot & Sons for the use of the Quartermaster's department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
$500 Wanted for Immediate Use
03/27/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWilkins has sent via Mr. Fisher a request for five hundred dollars which is wanted for immediate use. Five hundred more dollars should be kept in readiness in case it is needed during the course of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
$500 Drawn in Favor of James Fraser
05/20/1799 Letter SignedErnest has drawn five hundred dollars on Hodgdon in favor of James Fraser for the use of the Quartermaster's department.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
