Alexander Hamilton
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Correspondence with Washington and Adams
Encloses copy of letter to George Washington [not included]. Requests return of letter. The President is still considering.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Concerned about New York Harbors
Plans to depart for New York, where he will inspect the harbor. Refers to the time when the British held New York with apprehension from the French fleet.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Command of a Troop of Horse
Glen seeks Hamilton's support in obtaining the command of a Troop of Horse.
Alexander Hamilton PapersColonel Tousard as Inspector of Artillery
Adams questions the wisdom of appointing Colonel Tousard as Inspector of Artillery. Tousard is a fine officer but he is of French origin and Adams is worried that in a war with the French, Tousard …
Alexander Hamilton PapersChain of Command in the Provisional Army
General Washington has provided the names of the leading commanders in the Provisional Army with Hamilton, as Inspector General, the senior officer. The appointment of William S. Smith, the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersCaring for Philip Church
McHenry tells Hamilton to assure Philip Church's mother that he will take the same care of Philip that he would of his own son.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCaring for Philip Church
McHenry tells Hamilton to assure Mrs. Church that will take the same care of her son Philip that he would of his own son.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCandidates for Military Promotion
McHenry solicits Hamilton's opinion of each of the gentlemen who are on a list of candidates for military promotion.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCandidate for Appointment in the Army
Howe makes his case for an appointment in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCalling You and General Knox Into Immediate Service
Pickering reaffirms his support of Hamilton's position as second in command of the Provisional Army despite the opinions of some that the post should by right have been offered to General Knox.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAvailability of a Quantity of Powder
Ward reminds Hamilton of fifty tons of powder that is available for the use of the War Department at a reasonable price.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAssistance in Fortifying the Port of New York
Jay agrees with Hamilton that engineers should be involved in the fortifications project. He notes also that the appropriations have been provided by the national government so the project must …
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment of Officers, Etc.
Adams has consented to the appointment of Captain Church and Lieutenant Hamilton as officers. He has also received from Lucien Hauteval a packet of addresses which do not seem to be of sufficient …
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment as Inspector General, with the Rank of Major General
McHenry informs Hamilton that he has been appointed Inspector General of the Provisional Army with the rank of Major General and includes a list of subordinate general officers.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment as Inspector General
Pickering discusses the implications of Hamilton being appointed Inspector General which would place him in a position senior to General PInckney.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAppointment as a Lieutenant in the Cavalry
Hoffman would like to be appointed a Lieutenant in the Cavalry of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersApplication for Command of an Artillery Regiment
Hoops seeks command of an Artillery Regiment and includes a letter from General Washington.
Alexander Hamilton PapersApplication for a Commission
North recommends a relative for a commission as a captain in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
