Alexander Hamilton
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Report from London on French Intentions
10/20/1798 Contemporary Copy of LetterKing warns Hamilton of his suspicions regarding French intentions with respect to the American navy and the potential for war with France.
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Repairs and Improvements to Ports
10/24/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPresident authorized the use of money for repair and improvements to forts in New York and appointed Hamilton to superintend the execution of it. Jay requested all information required to commence …
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Removal of Troops, Barracks
11/20/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentBarracks at West Point require a few repairs, Barrack on Governor's Island complete. Some troops housed at West Point and New York City must be moved to new barracks. Families joined troops …
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Remarks of Excessive Expenditures
02/12/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentRequested assistance in compiling the list of expenses associated with the "Act to provide a Naval Armament", the current expenses far exceeded the estimated amounts and it made McHenry uneasy.
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Relative Rank of the Three Major Generals
10/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWolcott provides his views regarding the ongoing controversy over the relative rank of the three Major Generals.
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Relative Rank of the Three Major Generals
09/24/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWashington confides to Hamilton that he cannot comment on the relative rank of the three major generals until he receives an official account of the President's determination.
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Relative Rank of Major Generals, Knox's Pecuniary Situation, Etc.
10/10/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWolcott refers to the fact that the three Major Generals for the Provisional Army were appointed the same day although it is clear that Hamilton was intended to be the first Major General. He believes …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.
Relative Rank of Major Generals
10/21/1798 Letter SignedWashington assures Hamilton that he has made his sentiments clear regarding the relative rank of the three major generals of the Provisional Army. Since he is Commander in Chief, any controversy …
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Regulations Respecting Extral Allowances to Officers
12/19/1798 Copy of documentFive regulations relative to extra allowances to Officers are explained.
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Refers to the Perfidious Nature of Congress
05/12/1798 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to the perfidious nature of Congress.
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Reference to Letter Only
10/20/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Documentnotation of letter in appendix only, no letter found.
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Recommends Fishbourne Wharton as a Clerk
08/09/1798 Autograph Letter SignedWolcott recommends Fishbourne Wharton as a clerk or secretary to a general officer. Wharton comes from a respectable Quaker family. He lists Wharton's qualifications as amiable, intelligent, and well …
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Recommendations for Positions in the Provisional Army
08/06/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAlong with a discussion of other matters, Van Schaack recommends Joseph Kellogg and Doctor David Leavenworth for positions in the provisional army.
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Recommendation of Major Landon
08/04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedVan Schaak recommends Major Landon for admission into the provisional army.
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Recommendation of Garret DeBow
08/19/1798 Autograph Letter SignedRussel and Stephens recommend Garret DeBow for a post in the Provisional Army.
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Recommendation of David Jones
07/31/1798 Letter SignedJay recommends his private secretary David Jones, son of the Comptroller, to be one of Hamilton's aides.
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Recommendation of Count de Moelien
11/06/1798 Autograph Letter SignedCarroll recommends the Count de Moelien for appointment as one of Hamilton's aides.
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Recommendation for Elhanan W. Wheeler
10/17/1798 Autograph Letter SignedBarker recommends Elhanan W. Wheeler, a man of unblemished moral character, for a position in the Provisional Army.
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Recommendation for a Nephew of Mine
09/01/1798 Autograph Letter SignedLivingston requests a recommendation from Hamilton for his nephew Robert to command a company of the troops to be trained to defend American independence.
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Recommend Me to be the Agent
12/18/1798 Autograph Letter SignedStevens insists that he be appointed the agent for laying out the money appropriated by the State of New York for its defense. He has a large a large family to provide for and if he not given this …
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Rank in Relation to Other Major Generals, Etc.
07/28/1798 Letter SignedJay inquires as to Hamilton's rank in relation to the other Major Generals in the provisional Army and recommends former loyalist Warren De Lancey to lead a Company in said Army.
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Queries Propounded by the Commander in Chief
11/10/1798 Autograph Document SignedWashington, as Commander in Chief of the Provisional Army, lists of a number of queries to be answered by the two Major Generals who are immediately subordinate to him,
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Qualifications of Colonel Tallmadge
07/30/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSenator Tracy extols the qualifications of Colonel Tallmadge who he believes would be an ideal choice for the post of Adjutant General.
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Promotions & Appointments in the Regiments of Artillerists & Engineers
12/28/1798 Draft DocumentA draft of a document listing promotions and appointments to the First and Second Regiments of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Robert Oliver Papers
Prepares Report for the President
12/18/1798 Autograph Letter SignedRefers to the English system. Is preparing a report for the President.
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