Alexander Hamilton
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Postpones Departure for New York
Refers to arrival of marines in New York. His departure has been postponed. Requested the company of Lieut. Col. Doughty at Brunswick.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Peter Schuyler's Inappropriate Activity at Indian Negotiations
Refers to the incident where Peter Schuyler inappropriately attended a negotiation with Indians at Fort Stanwix, bringing his own interpreter. His presence frustrated the proceedings and caused …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers, MSS.Organizing the Provisional Army
McHenry discusses his plans for the organization of the provisional army and enlists Hamilton's assistance and that of General Knox.
Alexander Hamilton PapersOrganization & Leadership of the Provisional Army
Washington expresses his wishes regarding the leadership and organization of the provisional army. Of the three major generals immediately below Washington in the chain of command, Hamilton, as …
Alexander Hamilton PapersOffering Myself for a Staff Appointment
Because the climate of the Mississippi does not agree with him, Glen would like to return to the Atlantic states and offer himself for a position on Hamilton's staff.
Alexander Hamilton PapersObservations on Arms, Accoutrments, & Clothing
Cushing provides his assessment of the current state of arms, clothing, and accoutrments. Though his knowledge of the cavalry is limited, he believes their clothing is generally as defective as that …
Alexander Hamilton PapersNotification of Philip Church's Appointment to Capt. of Infantry
Adams notified Hamilton that he met Hamilton's nephew, Philip Church in Philadelphia and New York. Being pleased with him, Adams appointed Church title Capt. of Infantry, per request of Hamilton.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMy Qualifications for Service
DeZeng presents his qualifications to serve in the provisional Army and offers to serve without emoluments.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMy Infinite Pleasure To Do You All the Service in My Power
While denigrating the abilities of the President of the United States and the Secretary of War, Gunn declares his availability to serve in the Provisional Army so long as he is not required to serve …
Alexander Hamilton PapersList of Nominations & Sundry Military Affairs
McHenry notes that the President has not commented on his list of nominations of officers for the Additional Army. He has finished his report to the President on American military affairs and awaits …
Alexander Hamilton PapersLetters of Recommendation Enclosed
Levy encloses letters of recommendation for himself for a commission as an officer in the Army.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]Letter of Recommendation in My Favor
Smith informs Hamilton that he will be presented with a letter of recommendation from Judge Wickham of Grange County. Smith is currently indisposed but will provide additional letters of …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
