Alexander Hamilton
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Seeks Information about Shipment of Clothing through Col. Stevens
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay. Requests Return of clothing for each garrison north and west to be submitted to the Secretary of War and obtain his …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Seeks Formal Organization of Tennessee Troops
Concerns about the troops in Tennessee and their lack of formal organization with the provisional army. Discussion of Northwestern Territory.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Seeks Contractors for Different States
Encloses copy of letter to Mr. Huntington of New London as a contractor to supply troops in Connecticut. Similar letters have been sent to Mr. Jackson of Boston for Massachusetts and Jacob Schaff of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Sedgwicks's Many Concerns
In addition to a reference to an attempt to repeal the Alien and Sedition Acts, Sedgwick discusses the difficulties in supplying sufficient clothing to the troops in the widely dispersed Army. He …
Alexander Hamilton PapersSalary of $2000 Per Annum
Stevens states his preference for a salary of $2000 per year as agent to the War Department, dating from the date of his appointment.
Alexander Hamilton PapersReturn on Clothing in Philadelphia Public Store
Under Hodgdon's order, encloses return on clothing in Philadelphia public store.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Response to Request for General Account of Military and Medical Supplies
Expresses concern about feasibility of an account of expenditures for military and medical supplies. The general return requested by Hamilton will be completed as soon as possible, though he has …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Response to Request for Clothing and Supplies from Capt. John Bishop
Encloses letter from Captain John Bishop. Requests compliance with letter's request as he sees necessary. Confirms that requests for clothing and supplies must go through the correct requisition …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Respect for General St. Clair
General St. Clair is the ex officio Superintendent of Indian Affairs within the Northwestern Territory and should be treated with respect by the military officers within the sphere of his …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRequests Information for the Commander-in-Chief
Refers to authority of the commander-in-chief of the army, who has declined responsibility in its affairs. Requests information preparatory for when the commander enters action.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Immediate Attention to French Prisoners in Baltimore
Encloses copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Navy regarding the French prisoners who arrived in Baltimore aboard the Monteguinai. Requests immediate attention.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Discharge
Writes of recruiting efforts in Pennsylvania with Captain Barton. Distinguishes between the provisional army and the regular army. Requests appropriate discharge.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Appointments for Skilled LIeutenants Elliott, Gibson, and Dransy at Fort Mifflin and West Point
Encloses letter concerning organization of Captain Elliott's company. Requests Lieut. Gibson at Fort Mifflin as well due to his mechanical ability to superintend gun carriages for the different …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Requests Adherence to Former Laws While Outlining Provisional Army
Refers to earlier communications and information requested by the President and the Senate concerning matters of the provisional army. Requests that Hamilton refer to the existing laws.
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