Alexander Hamilton
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Inventory of military stores at New London
08/25/1794 Document SignedThis is an inventory of military stores at New London. Items include cannon, shells, rockets, muskets, cartridges, swords.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)- No image
Insurrection in Maryland
09/13/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Governor of Maryland, relating to recent riots and other disturbances in Washington and Allegany Counties in his state. The rebellion is linked to western Pennsylvania's Whiskey …
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Insurrection in Maryland
09/12/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Governor of Maryland to Secretary Hamilton, regarding unrest and insurrection in areas of his state. In conformity with President Washington's directions, Governor Lee has ordered for …
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Instructions to Brigade Inspector
09/18/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Governor of Pennsylvania, enclosing a letter of instructions to the Brigade Inspector of York County, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of furnishing any reinforcement, that Lieutenant …
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Information on military stores
06/23/1794 Printed DocumentTreasury Secretary Hamilton transmits to Knox a list of articles which will be required for the equipment of each of the 44 gun ships. The heavy cannon and shot have already been requested; twelve …
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Information on blankets
10/10/1794 Printed DocumentThe Commissioner of the Revenue wishes to know the mode by which blankets for 1794 were supplied.
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Illegal shipment to West Indies
09/10/1794 Printed DocumentInforms Secretary Hamilton that the American schooner "Hawke" cleared Charleston port on May 16 for the port of St. Mary's during the period of the embargo, but instead of proceeding to her place of …
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Hold Hostilities in Abeyance Pending Negotiations
07/12/1794 Extract of LetterJay tells Hamilton that all hostilities between the U.S. and Britain should be held in abeyance until the present negotiations between the two countries are concluded. Current positions on the …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Henry Knox transmits Captain Truxton's estimate for masts and spars to Secretary of Treasury Hamilton
06/26/1794 LetterbookKnox sends Captain Thomas Truxton's estimate for masts and spars for one of the 44 gun frigates. Estimate for 36 gun frigate a little inferior in size.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Henry Knox announces names of naval agents to Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, informs that Charleston will not be one of the ports for construction, and names John Morgan and Joshua Humphreys as constructors
06/25/1794 LetterbookSecretary of War Henry Knox informs Alexander Hamilton that he has appointed as naval agents Henry Jackson at Boston, Jeremiah Yellot at Baltimore, and Henry Blagge at New York. Others will be named …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
Hamilton's Letter to James Blanchard
01/23/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyAs requested, Howell encloses a copy of Hamilton's letter to Mr. James Blanchard, which Howell has compared with the original.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
General Wayne's complaints of inferior hats and shoes
05/01/1794 Copy of Signed DocumentSecretary Knox forwards a letter from Major General Anthony Wayne complaining of the inferior quality of hats and shoes. President Washington wants the contractors to be held accountable. Knox says he …
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General dimensions of the heavy cannon
05/06/1794 Printed DocumentThe Secretary of War transmits the general dimensions of the heavy cannon which are required for the fortifications and for the frigates.
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Funds for the War Dept. and the Dept. at West Point
09/26/1794 Author's Letterbook Copy$10,000 are requested for the use of the Department of War and $3,000 should be transmitted to Capt. Fleming for incidental expenses of the Department at West Point.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Funds for the Use of the Department of War
09/11/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyIn the absense of the Secretary of War, Hamilton is asked to direct $5,000 to be placed in the hands of the Treasurer for the use of the Dept. of War in recruiting and for incidental expenses.
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Fortifying the harbor at St. Mary's, Georgia
10/13/1794 Printed DocumentThe Commissioner of the Revenue requests that a warrant be issued to James Seagrove for the balance of money granted by Congress for the purpose of fortifying the harbor of St. Mary's, Georgia. …
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Fortifications on the eastern seaboard
03/29/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Secretary of War to the Secretary of Treasury concerning fortifications on the eastern seaboard.
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Fortifications of Philadelphia
05/06/1794 Printed DocumentRevenue Office requests that there may be issued to Tench Francis a warrant for $6000, a sum immediately necessary to carry on the works for the defense of the port of Philadelphia.
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Fortifications at Portsmouth, New Hampshire
07/08/1794 Printed DocumentLetter to the Treasury Secretary regarding supplies and labor for the fortifications at Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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Fortification at New York City
12/01/1794 Printed DocumentEbenezer Stevens, agent for erecting the fortifications at New York City, requests that Hamilton direct John Lamb (collector of customs for NYC) to make Stevens a further advance on account of the …
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Financing the building of frigates
07/09/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Secretary of War to the Secretary of Treasury, regarding financing the building of frigates.
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Estimate of the monies for oak and cedar
06/30/1794 Printed DocumentLetter from the Commissioner of the Revenue, enclosing an estimate of the monies which are wanted in Georgia and the Carolinas for the purchase of live oak and cedar, and compensations of the wood …
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Estimate of monies for the Supervisor of New York
07/09/1794 Printed DocumentThe Commissioner of the Revenue sends an estimate of monies that will be wanted by Nicholas Fish, supervisor of New York, for pickled provisions for the axe men and carpenters under John Morgan, and …
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Estimate for 44-gun frigate
06/26/1794 Printed DocumentSecretary Knox transmits to Secretary Hamilton Captain Thomas Truxton's estimate of masts and spars for on of the frigates of 44 guns. The 36 gun frigates will be but little inferior in size.
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Engineers and Fortifications
07/24/1794 Printed DocumentSecretary Knox transmits to Secretary Hamilton a circular letter to engineers employed for fortifying certain ports and harbors in the United States. Requests that Hamilton take measures for the …
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