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Glass Manufacturing Business
07/18/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig discusses the prospects for a successful glass manufacturing business with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
George Wells' request for discharge
12/03/1800 LetterbookDexter provides conditions under which George Wells can be discharged from service. Mr. Wells enlisted while underage. Dexter states that Wells must find a replacement.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Secretary of War, Nov 10, 1800-Mar 25, 1809. (RG107) (M370)- No image
George Izard's Future
02/25/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentIzard ruminates on his future, as he decides whether to assume the position offered to him as Secretary to William Smith at Lisbon and whether or not to remain in the Army. Requested direction and …
Printed Versions 
Genuine & Unadulterated Drugs Imported from Europe, Etc.
05/01/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDalcho discusses the acquisition of drugs and medicines for the Army.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
General Wilkinson's Expenses at Hancock Town
12/1800 DocumentExpense of General Wilkinson and his traveling suite in Hancock Town.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)
General Wilkinson's Expenses at Big Spring
12/08/1800 DocumentGeneral Wilkinson's bill from Big Spring.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)- No image
General Washington's Papers
01/16/1800 Autograph Letter SignedLear assures Hamilton that he shall deal with General Washington's papers with the utmost care and discretion with the most sacred of them being delivered to Judge Washington. He asks if any of …
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General Swan Indisposed and Confined to Bed
04/17/1800 Letter SignedGeneral Swan has been indisposed for some months and for the last ten days has been confined to his bed. Enclosed is a note from McDonald & Hollingsworth respecting the military stores but General …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
General Superintendance of the Atlantic Posts
05/28/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSmith requests that he be charged, if only pro hac, with the general superintendence, under Hamilton, of the Atlantic posts. Also requested that if Hamilton chose to retire that he be replaced by an …
Printed Versions 
General Shepard's Disgraceful Conduct, Etc.
11/10/1800 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams is highly critical of General Shepard's performance as the judge during the trial of the Superintendent and Storekeeper at Springfield.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
General Shepard Is Preventing an Examination of the Troubles at this Post
09/13/1800 Autograph Letter SignedWilliams explains his suspicions that General Shepard has deliberately ignored the troubles at Springfield despite the fact that he is chairman of the committee charged with investigating those …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
General scale for transport of officers stores
04/24/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSupporting documents on the approved scale for annual transportation costs of private stores belonging to officers at remote posts. Addressed extending compensation.
General Information Index, 1794-1918. (RG94)
General Orders: Temporary Suspension of Recruiting Service
03/11/1800 Document SignedThe Recruiting Service, respecting the twelve Regiments of Infantry and six troops of Light Dragoons, is for the present suspended. All officers assigned to that service will rejoin their Regiments.
Abiel Leonard Collection
General Orders: Regulations Governing the Transmission of Returns
03/28/1800 Copy of Signed DocumentNorth transmits General Orders related to Major General Hamilton's regulations governing officers in the transmission of their different returns.
Orderly Book of the Deputy Adjutant General to District Commander Maj. Gen. Charles C. Pinckney, Apr-Jun 1800. 1 Vol (No. 383/267). (RG98)
General Orders Regarding the Prohibition of Gambling.
01/10/1800 Letterbook CopyDescribes gambling as a vice and orders that no officer or solider may play cards or dice within one mile of the camp, garrison, or post at which he may be stationed.
Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98)
General Orders Regarding Punishment of Deserters
01/04/1800 DocumentGeneral Orders pertaining to the punishment of deserters with particular concern regarding preventing deserters from reenlisting with another corps. Hamilton recommends hard labor for the remainder of …
Printed Versions
General Orders pertaining to agents of Quarter Master Department
03/17/1800 Autograph Letter SignedStrictly outlines what temporary provisions and housing will be provided and how troops will conduct themselves. Discussed regulations governing building barracks and submission for reimbursement.
James Robertson Papers
General Orders
12/01/1800 Printed Document SignedOrder of reporting and authority in the absence of the General.
Henry Burbeck Papers.- No image
General Orders
11/02/1800General orders issued by T. H. Cushing from Head Quarters in Washington. Sergeant David mead of Captain Freeman's company of Artillerists and Engineers is transferred to infantry and will join the …
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General Orders
05/10/1800 DocumentLetter from Major General Alexander Hamilton to an unknown recipient. Image not available.
James Robertson Papers - No image
General Orders
03/25/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentDescribed the events and conduct that lead to the court martial hearing of Lieut. Leybourne of the 2nd Regiment of Artillerists and Engineers. Hamilton disapproved of Leybourne's sentence of "not …
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General Orders
01/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentNotification that the rules for enlistment were changed. Instead of recruits being placed with a specific corps or regiment, they are simply to be enlisted for service to be determined. Allowance …
Printed Versions 
General Orders
03/27/1800 Document SignedGeneral and battalion orders from MG Hamilton: regulations for Paymaster General and Deputy Paymaster Generals, regarding the administration of pay and muster rolls, soldiers' pay, clothing, rations, …
Abiel Leonard Collection
General McPherson's Accounts
01/24/1800 Letter SignedEnclosed is a copy of a letter written to the Accountant of the War Department relative to General McPherson's accounts included with the accounts themselves.
W. M. Hornor Collection
General Estimate of the expenditures for [the] establishment at Springfield [in] the year 1801.
10/06/1800 Document SignedReport, estimate of expenditures for the post of Springfield in 1801.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
