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Men of Colour, Etc.
04/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton explains that he does not think it is proper that men of color [colour] should be enlisted but it is proper that persons who can be useful in instructing others should be retained for that …
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Memories of George Washington
01/02/1800 Copy of documentHamilton laments the death of General Washington noting that he is indebted to the General for the many kindnesses extended to him.
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Memorial of John Torrey, Canadian Refugee
03/25/1800 Autograph Letter SignedTorrey is a native of Boston who was in St. John's and Montreal. Recounts his service to the American troops after they captured St. Johns. Requests compensation for money spent and disbursed on …
Fred Manning Collection of Documents From Various Series in RG217. (RG217)
Memorandum Listing Purchases at the Military Store
11/11/1800 Letterbook CopyMemorandum of Order for articles received from Samuel Hodgdon.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45)
Memo re the Purchase of a Horse.
09/16/1800 Document SignedSwan says he informed General Wilkins in Philadelphia. Left the horse and General Wilkins said he would inquire upon his return from Pittsburg, which as in August 1799.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Meeting between Heads of Departments
05/15/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSecretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert informs McHenry that he has been requested by John Adams to arrange a meeting between the Heads of Departments at his house at 7:00 that evening.
James McHenry Papers
Medicines Wanted for the Troops in Charleston
05/01/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentA list of medicines wanted for the troops of Charleston Harbor, South Carolina calculated for the expenditures of one year, in addition to what is on hand. Dalcho is a physician stationed at Fort …
Supply Orders Received by the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May 20, 1800-Dec 29, 1810. (RG92)
Medicine, Medical Supplies to Detachment at Winchester, Virginia
08/14/1800 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses medicine and medical supplies. Sent an assortment of medicine to Major Cass detachment at Winchester Virginia. The apothecary will not like methods of making returns. Will need more …
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
Medicine for the Troops at Charleston
05/01/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentA list of medicines wanted for the troops of Charleston Harbor, South Carolina calculated for the expenditures of one year, in addition to what is on hand.
Supply Orders Received by the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May 20, 1800-Dec 29, 1810. (RG92)
Medicine at Harper's Ferry
06/12/1800 Autograph Letter SignedNeed for medicines and medical supplies at Harpers Ferry; mentions resignation of McHenry and dismissal of Pickering.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)- No image
Measures to Having Accounts Passed
01/02/1800 Copy of documentStevens complains that his accounts are being scrutinized so closely causing him to correct minor irregularities that it is impracticable for him to attend to the business of his department.
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Measurements of the Pace
03/25/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSmith continues to conduct experiments on the proper measure of the pace. He is attached to the English time, 65 & 1/2 yards per minute, based on the approved Prussian system.
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Means of Paying the Troops
06/11/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentWelles, President of the Boston Branch of the Bank of the US, is asked to advance $5,000.00 for paying the troops the repayment of which can be arranged with the Treasury Dept.
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McHenry's Resignation
05/13/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcHenry informs Hamilton that he submitted his resignation to President Adams on May 6, 1800. His resignation will take effect on June 1st so that he can brief his successor in the interim.
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Matters for the Attention of Congress
11/13/1800 Copy of documentDexter, responding to Adams' request for War Department issues to address at the annual speech to Congress [State of the Union address], officially states that there is only one noteworthy matter. He …
John Adams Papers
Materials for Manufacturing Charleville Muskets
08/12/1800 Autograph Letter SignedEnclosed is the statement of Jacob Dukert's account of materials received from Tench Francis, the late purveyor, for the purpose of manufacturing Charleville Muskets for the United States. The balance …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Material for Infantry Sergeants & Musicians Coats
10/1800 Letterbook CopyRequests material for Infantry Sergeants & Musicians Coats to be cut out by Francis Brown.
Letterbook of the Purveyor of Public Supplies, May2, 1800-Jul 24, 1802. 1 Vol. (RG45) 
Marching Orders
11/13/1800 Autograph Letter SignedTransfer all information regarding recruiting to Major Kingsbury who will assume Buell's post and Buell is to proceed immediately to Pittsburgh and await further instruction.
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March to Harper's Ferry, Etc.
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentHamilton directs Ingersoll to make the necessary preparations for his company to march to Harper's Ferry in two or three weeks. Requested the number and calibre of field pieces at West Point which …
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Management of Indian Affairs, Etc.
03/05/1800 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton sends Wilkinson information regarding the organization of four regiments. He discusses some appointments and the best methods for implementing the reorganization. Caution is urged regarding …
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Management of Indian affairs and western territory
05/23/1800 Document SignedConcerning the authorization of an official to examine the state of garrisons, Indian trading houses, and public property in the Northwestern Territory and elsewhere on the frontier. Calls for a more …
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Making Terms With Deserters and Double Rations
01/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPinckney expressed his determination in not making terms with deserters until they deliver themselves up. Letter noted, "there are currently three skulking on the Allegheney Mountain" who contacted …
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Major Tousard's Claims and Promotion
05/26/1800 Autograph Letter SignedStates that he cannot determine anything concerning the claims of Major Tousard and Silas Dinsmore. Desires to commission Tousard as both Lieutenant Colonel and Inspector.
James McHenry Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
10/10/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards a quarterly return of ordinance stores and clothing to the Secretary at War.
Isaac Craig Papers
Major Craig sends status report from Fort Pitt to the Secretary at War
07/25/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards a general return of ordinance stores and clothing to the new Secretary at War, Samuel Dexter.
Isaac Craig Papers
