Alexander Hamilton
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The Progress of My Detachment
03/21/1799 Autograph Letter SignedCapt. Henry reports on the progress of his detachment which has been delayed by unfavorable weather. Lieutenant Boote has been asked to deliver to the Quartermaster any clothing that is not being used …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
The President's Orders regarding the Death of George Washington
12/21/1799 Autograph Document SignedMcHenry forwards though Hamilton the President's orders regarding the funeral ceremonies that will commemorate the death of General George Washington.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8D
The President's Lack of Urgency
02/09/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry comments on the lack of urgency on the part of the President in forwarding instructions to Hamilton. He also has presented a list of nominations to the President which, it is hoped, does not …
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The President is much divested of his prejudices against me...
09/16/1799 Autograph Letter SignedStates that "In general the fortifications of the New England States are in the most shabby condition," that they have been incorrectly constructed by unqualified personnel and that the mounted guns …
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The Organzation & Manning of My Regiment
04/18/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRice informs Hamilton of his progress in organizing and manning his regiment.
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The men begin to be urgent for their pay.
08/14/1799 Autograph Letter Signed"...The men begin to be urgent for their Pay. To some there is three months due. I had much rather the proper Officer was appointed to this Duty. It is not agreeable to me to tell an Officer, who …
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The List of Appointments Has Filled Me with Dispiriting Feelings
01/21/1799 Autograph Letter SignedDespite the advice of friends that he has earned a rest, Gibbs expresses his disappointment at not being included in the list of appointments.
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The Indians in this quarter seem much dissatisfied...
09/07/1799 Letter Signed"I received your favor of the 22d July and am pleased with the hopes of greater uniformity in the clothing in future. The Indians in this quarter seem much dissatisfied at the promises made them by …
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The House of Panton and Leslie of Pensacola
05/21/1799 Letter SignedRequests Hamilton to issue orders to military stationed near the recently vacated lands of the Spanish that allow traders to peaceably collect debts owed them.
Digges-L'Enfant-Morgan Papers, Mm 8201548- No image
The Company are in a ragged state...
08/08/1799 Autograph Letter Signed"...I beg leave to remark that the Company are in a ragged state, many of them being destitute of overalls, of linen, and those of clothes past repair. Blankets and woolen overalls I have not included …
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The Business of Paying the Troops
09/19/1799 Autograph Signed DraftSwan discusses his proposals for improving the process of paying the troops. The appointment of deputy paymasters to the various regions would help immensely as would the addition of regimental …
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Temporary Saving with Immediate Employment for the Officers
06/24/1799 Letter Signed"I received this morning your letter of the 21st instant. The remarks you have offered relative to the Cavalry are deserving of attention, and the course you propose which combines a temporary saving …
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Talbot stating his unwillingness to accept a new post
05/13/1799 Autograph Draft Letter SignedTalbot informs Hamilton of his unwillingness to accept the new post that has been offered to him in lieu of captaining one of the new frigates, due to the halting of their construction.
Silas Talbot Papers, 1767-1867. Collection 18.
Taking the Command at Rhode Island
03/18/1799 Letter SignedMajor Tousard has assumed his command at Rhode Island and will conform himself exactly to Hamilton's orders.
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System of Military Supplies for the Armies of the United States
09/20/1799 Letter SignedPending the revision of the existing system of procuring and distributing military supplies and paying the troops, McHenry insists on the necessity of adhering to that system and explains it in some …
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System for Supplying the Troops
04/11/1799 Letter SignedSt. Clair has informed McHenry that the proclamation of martial law has caused unease. McHenry encloses extracts from letters related to martial law in the territories.
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Suspend the Recruiting Service until the whole of the clothing is in store...
07/10/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry discusses contracts for supplying clothing to the Army and shipments of clothing already purchased for the Army regiments. He warns that recruiting should be suspended until recruits can be …
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Surrender of Deserters
05/24/1799 Autograph Letter SignedWilkinson advises Hamilton that Governor Gayoso is cooperating in returning Army deserters who had escaped to New Orleans.
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Support of the Army and Navy
06/26/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry bemoans the failure of the Secretary of the Treasury to appreciate the urgency of providing adequate financial support for the Army and Navy.
Papers of William Livingston, MICROFILM
Supply & Accounting Concerns
03/26/1799 Letter SignedAlong with a reference to indiscriminate enlistments, McHenry discusses sundry supply and accounting matters.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
10/07/1799 Letter SignedMcHenry forwards a letter from contractor Dayton regarding the need for a storehouse or place from which to distribute supplies in New Jersey.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
10/03/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
10/03/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
09/28/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
09/20/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
