Alexander Hamilton
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Letter Citation
08/22/1798 Cited letter or documentCited in Pickering to Hamilton, 08/22/1798. "In writing freely as I have done yesterday [08/21/1798] and today in the undated letter to you, disclosing what is contemplated respeting our military …
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Le Projet Ques Vous M'avez Demande.
12/09/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDuPortail prend la liberte de recommender a Hamilton le revision.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Informing Hamilton of His Responsibility to Execute the Plan for Improving New York's Defenses
10/17/1798 Extract of LetterAdams 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 …
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Information about Approval of Majors General
10/16/1798 Autograph Letter SignedConfidential. Encloses steps taken and information on approval process of Major Generals. Expresses uncertainty at outcome. Seeks corrections.
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Important Matters for Consideration
11/12/1798 Letter SignedWashington 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 Papers
I Will Gladly Serve
08/04/1798 Autograph Letter SignedNot having a family, DeHaert expresses his readiness to serve in the Army, preferably as an officer, and asks Hamilton for a recommendation.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
I Decline Any Military Appointment
08/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedDue 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 …
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His Services Ought to be Procured at Almost Any Price
07/16/1798 Autograph Letter SignedPickering quotes a letter from General Washington arguing that, despite the inevitable opposition of General Pinckney, Hamilton should be given the office of Inspector General.
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Hamilton's Pay & Emoluments, Etc.
12/18/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry 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 Papers
Hamilton's Appointment as Inspector General
07/16/1798 Letter SignedPickering expresses his approval of Hamilton's appointment as Inspector General.
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Guard Required for Recently Completed Batteries on Governor's Island
11/15/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentStevens noted that the troops on Governor's Island were in danger of deserting and were in want of clothing for the winter (3 had already deserted). Stevens suggested employing citizens to relieve the …
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Fortifying the Port of New York
11/05/1798 Letter SignedRelative 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, …
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Fortifications of Governors, Bedlows, and Ellis's Islands
10/22/1798 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedMcHenry 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 …
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Extending Our Internal Means of Defense
12/21/1798 Autograph Letter SignedSince 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.
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Encloses Commission as Major General and Requests Presence
10/15/1798 Autograph Letter SignedEncloses 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 …
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Enclosed Letters from Captain Frye and Doctor Dwight
11/05/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentFrederick Frye's letter from Governor's Island described clothing and accoutrements furnished to his men. Letter from Doctor Dwight related information on troops stationed at Bedloes Islands with a …
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Enclosed Letter from General Knox
08/11/1798 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry 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 …
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Enclosed Law of New York State Regarding Fortifications
11/23/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentStevens to write "his Excellency" regarding money to pay off bills accrued building/repairs barracks and fortifications. Update on barracks on Governor's, Ellis, and Bedlows Islands. Stevens …
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Document Listing in Hamilton Papers
08/07/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Documentdocument listing only, no text.
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Discussion of Commission as Major General
10/15/1798 Autograph Draft LetterWrites about commissions to three Major Generals. Seeks information for Knox and Hamilton.
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Desire to Employ Engineers for the Planning of the Fortifications of New York
11/26/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentJay never received letter from Hamilton regarding the employment of engineers for the design of fortifications for New York Harbor. Nevertheless, Jay felt they should readily be employed on the task …
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Deserving of a Majority in the Provisional Army
08/17/1798 Autograph Letter SignedAlthough Fondey believes he should receive a majority in the Provisional Army he is currently on the list to receive a captaincy instead.
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Delivery of Cannons and Shot to Charleston
11/23/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentNotification by John Murray that Captain Sever of the Herald sloop of war left Halifax Nova Scotia with cannons and shot requested by General Washington and are en route to be delivered to Charleston, …
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Delay of Departure, Doughty and Hill to Accompany McHenry
06/06/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcHenry to be joined by Hill, specialist in Engineering, who will advise on the state and defense of New York Harbor.
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Defense of the State of New York
10/17/1798 Letter SignedThe 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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