Alexander Hamilton

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Payment of Downings
01/22/1795 Printed Document
Clarification on payment of Messrs. Downings for supplying the Philadelphia and Chester militia divisions with rations. Coxe wants Downings paid for rations supplied.
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Payment for Supplies
01/08/1795 Printed Document
Richard and Hunt Downing gave Coxe list of supplies at Downingston provided for the militia. If charges are approved, payment is requested to be paid through Mr. Williams.
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Payment for Salt Petre and Baldhead Lighthouse Construction
01/03/1795 Printed Document
Willing & Francis requested payment for the salt petre they sold to United States. BaldHead Lighthouse has been built and "superintendent" should be notified.
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Letter Citation
01/19/1795 Cited letter or document
Cited in Hamilton to Pickering, 01/19/1795.
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Letter Citation
01/09/1795 Cited letter or document
Cited in Hamilton to Pickering, 0191795.
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Letter Citation
01/08/1795 Cited letter or document
Cited in Hamilton to Pickering, 01/20/1795.
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Furnishing supplies to the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians
05/09/1795 Document Signed
Timothy Pickering, interim Secretary of War, reports that Mr. A. Foster can furnish supplies to the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes at a cheaper rate for the government. President Washington promised to …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Filling the Office of Secretary of State
11/17/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Pickering, currently serving as both Secretary of State and Secretary of War, discusses his reluctance to accept the office of Secretary of State on a permanent basis but he feels it is his patriotic …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Expenditures for the Harbor at Portsmouth
01/23/1795 Printed Document
Transmits expenditures for the fortification of the harbor of Portsmouth, NH. Whipple omitted accounts with vouchers since work has not been completed at the time.
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Estimates from T. Francis
01/01/1795 Printed Document
Notification of receipt of T. Francis estimates (for the fortification the port of Philadelphia). If the need for supplies is urgent, Francis believed import of goods from Great Britain and Ireland …
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Edmund Randolph's Printed Vindication
12/14/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Pickering discusses Edmund Randolph's written vindication following his forced resignation from the office of Secretary of State. Fauchet's letter, which had allegedly exposed Randolph's disloyalty to …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Drawing for Battering Cannon Sent to Contractors
01/30/1795 Printed Document
Notification that complete drawing of thirty two pound battering cannon have been sent to contractors 1. Brown and Francis & Co. and 2. Hughes & Co..
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Suggestion to Establish Navy Yard
1796 Printed Document
"At this time, McHenry 'suggested to Hamilton the establishment of a permanent navy yard, and enclosed a draft of his departmental report in which he tried not to censure his predecessors.'"
Questions for Trial
07/04/1796 Autograph Letter Signed
Discussion of Wilkinson and Wayne, feasibility of a court martial for an Executive. Requests assistance with questions for trial.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Capture of the "Mount Vernon", Recommendation of William Smith, Etc.
05/28/1796 Autograph Draft Letter
There is concern about the entry of the prizes of French Privateers into American ports. Action on this matter will requre congressional and executive action, which will take time. Wolcott mentions …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
The German Emperor's Intention to Make Peace, Etc.
05/15/1797 Autograph Letter Signed
McHenry notes that there will be a quorum in both Houses of Congress today and that it appears that the news that the Emperor of Germany intended to make peace is unfounded.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Request for Advice on Trade Agreement with France
04/19/1797 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
McHenry submitted estimates for cost and particulars related to mounting an defense force necessary for negotiation with France overseas. Requested Hamilton's advice on the proposing new trade …
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Request for Advice from Hamilton on Negotiations with France
04/14/1797 Contemporary Copy of Letter
McHenry requested Hamilton's opinion on the topic of negotiations with France as requested by John Adams on behalf of the President. Enclosed letter from Adams contains questions on recent insult by …
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Outlines Requirements for Future Establishments
03/14/1797 Autograph Draft Letter
Reflects uneasy feelings; seeks more information. Outlines requirements for establishment, including a brief budget.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Letter Citation
07/25/1797 Cited letter or document
Cited in McHenry to Hamilton, 08/19/1797.
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Insecure State of the Post of New York, Etc.
03/19/1797 Autograph Letter Signed
Schuyler laments the military vulnerability of the city of New York and expresses alarm at the possible election of Aaron Burr to the state assembly and the speeches of the recently inaugurated …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Following the Principles of the Late Administration
05/14/1797 Autograph Letter Signed
McHenry discusses President Adams recent speech which seems to indicate that Adams will continue the policies of the Washington administration.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Assumption of Indian Debts of Panton Leslie & Co.
08/29/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Assumption of Indian debts required consent of Congress, thus making the act difficult to fulfill. Instead offered assistance to Panton Leslie & Co. to help them collect debts owed them by the Indian …
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Advice Regarding Munroe
08/07/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry agreed advice from enclosed letter should be adopted. Further stated Hamilton should not make his sentiments toward Munroe a more formal challenge.
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Your Superior Genius & Talents
08/22/1798 Autograph Letter Signed
Pickering affirms his unqualified support for Hamilton's appointment as second in command of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton Papers