Alexander Hamilton
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Alexander Hamilton PapersInforming Hamilton of His Responsibility to Execute the Plan for Improving New York's Defenses
Adams informs Hamilton of the plan of execution for the arrangements being made for defenses at New York City, and that he has been placed in charge of that execution based on the confidence of the …
John Adams PapersInformation about Approval of Majors General
Confidential. Encloses steps taken and information on approval process of Major Generals. Expresses uncertainty at outcome. Seeks corrections.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Important Matters for Consideration
Washington encloses a letter from the Secretary of War listing a number of matters that deserve consideration in addition to a list of Washington's own queries relative to the organization and …
Alexander Hamilton PapersI Will Gladly Serve
Not having a family, DeHaert expresses his readiness to serve in the Army, preferably as an officer, and asks Hamilton for a recommendation.
Alexander Hamilton PapersI Decline Any Military Appointment
Due to obligations to his family and his present pursuits, Clarkson declines any appointment in the Provisional Army and expresses doubt that there will even be a need for serious military operations …
Alexander Hamilton PapersHis Services Ought to be Procured at Almost Any Price
Pickering quotes a letter from General Washington arguing that, despite the inevitable opposition of General Pinckney, Hamilton should be given the office of Inspector General.
Alexander Hamilton PapersHamilton's Pay & Emoluments, Etc.
McHenry assures Hamilton that he will address the question of Hamilton's pay and emoluments as early as possible. He intends to follow the English system for the recruiting service and will send a …
Alexander Hamilton PapersHamilton's Appointment as Inspector General
Pickering expresses his approval of Hamilton's appointment as Inspector General.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFortifying the Port of New York
Relative to the plan for fortifying the port of New York, Jay has provided $500 for the perfecting of a survey of the shores and waters. After the survey is completed, General Clarkson, Colonel Burr, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersFortifications of Governors, Bedlows, and Ellis's Islands
McHenry notes that Colonel Stevens should contract for additional barracks on Governors Island and should have the buildings on Ellis's Island prepared for the accommodation of a company. The works …
Alexander Hamilton PapersExtending Our Internal Means of Defense
Since Otis has been appoined Chairman of a committee to consider extending American internal means of defense, he asks to meet with Hamilton to obtain his advice on a number of related concerns.
Alexander Hamilton PapersEncloses Commission as Major General and Requests Presence
Encloses commission as Major General in the US army and requests presence at Trenton or Philadelphia for advice and assistance with Knox and Washington. Plans to raise an army to submit to the …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed Letter from General Knox
McHenry encloses a letter from General Knox in which Knox expresses his desire to serve in the Provisional Army but objects to being subordinate to officers who were subordinate to him in the War for …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDiscussion of Commission as Major General
Writes about commissions to three Major Generals. Seeks information for Knox and Hamilton.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Deserving of a Majority in the Provisional Army
Although Fondey believes he should receive a majority in the Provisional Army he is currently on the list to receive a captaincy instead.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDefense of the State of New York
The legislature of New York has appropriated $150,000 to provide for the defense of that state and Hamilton is asked to work with Governor Jay in laying out and executing an effective plan to that …
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