Alexander Hamilton
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Regarding debt from warrants issued for militia and other services and for provisions for use of Army
12/05/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRefers to a debt as arising from Warrants issued for militia and other services and for provisions impressed for the use of the Army.
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Letter from General Moses Hazen requesting settlement of charges as officer in Continental Army
12/18/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentLear sends letter from General Moses Hazen, who had been in command of the Second Canadian Regiment during the Revolution. Hazen is asking for a settlement of his charges against the United States as …
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Letter Citation
11/24/1789 Cited letter or documentLetter, Citation only Cited in Hamilton to Gorham, 12/08/1789.
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Henry Knox writes check in favor of Alexander Hamilton
10/07/1789 Document SignedPayment Warrant pursuant to Act of Congress.
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Debt owed by United States to creditors of Quartermaster General's Department
12/30/1789 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentAnspach transmits an account of the debt owed by the United States to the creditors of the Quarter Master General's Department.
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Weekly Return of Monies Received and Paid
05/17/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentWhipple encloses weekly return of monies received and paid in the district to the 15th instant. Last letter provided incorrect amount for first moitey of invalid pensioners of New Hampshire. Amount of …
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Weekly Account of Cash and Payment of Invalids
03/07/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentEncloses weekly account of cash and a list of persons sued. Has proceeded in payment of invalids.
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Warrants number 440 and 441
05/24/1790 Document SignedHowell encloses warrants drawn by late commissioners of Treasury on Thomas Harwood.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Warrant number 444 drawn at request of Secretary of Treasury
02/19/1790 Document SignedIn obedience to direction, enclosed is warrant of $2000.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Warrant number 133 for two thousand dollars
03/31/1790 Document SignedJoseph Howell encloses warrant to Alexander Hamilton drawn by late commissioners of Treasury on Thomas Harwood. Money will be used to pay troops in installments.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Warrant number 1044 for Payment and Subsistence
04/12/1790 Document SignedJoseph Howell encloses warrant to Secretary of Treasury drawn by late commissioners of Treasury. Requests warrant in his favor for like sum to discharge acceptances. Names include militia Generals …
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Transmittal of Several Estimates
01/20/1790 Printed DocumentTransmittal of several estimates signed by Colonel Timothy Pickering, late Quarter Master General
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Submission of Warrant Number 119
05/01/1790 Document SignedNo signature, but author possibly Joseph Howell at War Office. Encloses warrant and asks for warrant in return for like sum.
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Schedule B Additional Estimate For Which No Provision Hath Been Made By Congress.
07/28/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSchedule B Additional Estimate For Which No Provision Hath Been Made By Congress. Mentions Indian affairs, treaties, extinguishing Indian claims to lands, government of Western Territory, treaties …
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Requisition for pay for recruits
02/18/1790 Document SignedHowell conveys request from Secretary of War to pay for sundry recruits.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Request for Money to Pay Troops at West Point
03/29/1790 Copy of Signed DocumentHowell directed by Secretary of War to apply to Secretary Treasury for money for officers and men of two companies of artillery and one of infantry, all stationed at West Point. Refers to warrant on …
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Regarding Von Steuben's service in the Army of United States
01/27/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentVon Steuben recounts his service as a foreigner in the United States Army. Makes reference to his memorial to Congress and notes that the truth of its facts cannot be disputed without raising a doubt …
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Regarding Payment of Pensions to Invalids in Maryland
02/06/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentWilliams will cheerfully execute the pleasure of the President respecting the payment of pensions to invalids in Maryland.
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Regarding loss sustained by robbery from public officers during late war
10/09/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRegarding loss sustained by robbery from public officers during late war, Harison is of opinion that officers are not chargeable on that account unless negligence can be imputed to them.
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Regarding Arrearages in Pay for Troops on Ohio and at West Point
03/26/1790 Document SignedSecretary of War has made arrangement with Secretary of Treasury that troops in service of United States to be paid in three installments. Knox approved acceptance of bills from the Paymaster on the …
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Recommendation of Captain James Howell; complaints over Creek Treaty
11/11/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRecommends Captain John Howell to command the Cutter intended to be stationed in the Georgia District. The late treaty with the Creeks is much complained of in the southern states; in particular there …
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Recommendation for Public Storage of Public Property
09/26/1790 Extract of LetterExtract of Letter, recommends storage of public property in any place or under charge of any person not officially employed. Reasons that this will protect from instances of embezzlement, fire, and …
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Payment of invalids
03/18/1790 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPayment of invalids was by appropriation of county taxes which were to be reimbursed out of the state Treasury. By this arrangement, the unhappy sufferers were permitted to reside among friends and …
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Letter Citation
10/10/1790 Cited letter or documentCited in Hamilton to Washington, 01/01/1790.
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Knox asks Hamilton to delay judgement
09/27/1790 Autograph Letter SignedKnox asks Hamilton to wait until he returns before issuing a judgement respecting Tyler of Maine.
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