Alexander Hamilton

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Timber for 44 gun ship
05/12/1794 Printed Document
The Secretary of War transmits to the Treasury Secretary the opinion of shipwright Joshua Humphreys on the mode of procuring white oak plank and timber for a forty four gun ship to be built in …
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Tench Coxe receives letter
06/16/1794 Printed Document
The Secretary of War informs Hamilton that Tench Coxe has received the Treasury Secretary's letter. Coxe works in the Revenue Office.
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Supplying the Maryland militia
11/27/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests that a remittance of $7-8000 be made to George Gale, Supervisor of Maryland, for the purpose of supplying the Maryland division of the militia with provisions …
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Supply of whiskey for 1795
10/15/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of Revenue writes that it is "extremely probable" that the supply of whiskey for 1795 will require Secretary Hamilton's attention at Pittsburg. 75,000 rations are required this day by …
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Supply of rations and clothing
07/21/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests that he be informed of what measures have been taken for the supply of the recruits and troops at places other than those which are included in the general …
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Supply of large anchors
12/08/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue states that contracts for the large anchors cannot be made in the United States upon terms more favorable than 13 cents, whereas an importation of them from England can …
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Supplies of whiskey
12/31/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests that the Treasury take the necessary measures for the reception of the whiskey for 1795 at Fort Washington and Pittsburgh.
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Supplies of gun powder and salt petre
12/09/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue encloses a copy of a letter from Tench Francis, relative to the purchase of ingredients for gun powder, or gun powder itself. Adds that the only parcel of salt petre …
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Supplies for the construction of six frigates
06/25/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue to Treasury Secretary Hamilton regarding the shipment of supplies from Europe - principally London, with alternatives in Copenhagen, Gottenburg, and …
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Sums to be expended upon fortifications
07/09/1794 Printed Document
Agreeable to Secretary Hamilton's request, Secretary Knox transmits the sums to be expended upon fortifications, the entire appropriation amounting to $106,000.
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Speculation Relative to Hamilton's Presence with the Army, Etc.
11/05/1794 Letter Signed
Along with a discussion of the submission by the insurgents in western Pennsylvania and whether or not the houses of Congress will meet, Washington informs Hamilton of attacks upon him by [Benjamin …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Southwest Territory Infantry
08/08/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox encloses an abstract of pay due to the dismounted Infantry for the defensive protection of the Southwestern Territory, where William Blount is governor.
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Shipment of copper, bunting and hearths
07/09/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue suggests to Hamilton that he order a second shipment of the copper, bunting and hearths, as either a capture or shipwreck had apparently interrupted the doomed vessel.
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Settlement of rations
04/15/1794 Printed Document
The War Department Accountant writes the Treasury Secretary regarding the settlement of rations of the officers of the army.
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Sail cloth manufactured in Boston
07/05/1794 Printed Document
Letter to the Secretary of Treasury stating that the sail cloth manufactured in Boston is to be preferred imported sail cloth from Europe. The writer states that Boston manufactured cloth is less …
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Right of Neutral Navigation
06/30/1794 Copy of document
Randolph notifes Hamilton, Knox, and Bradford that Denmark and Sweden have acknowledged the right of neutral navigation. He wonders if it would be advantageous for the President to send a commission …
Wallace Papers
Requests Direction on Account of General Smith's Detachment of Surgeon Griffiths
10/18/1794 Letterbook
Refers to account of General Smith's detachment of surgeon Griffiths. Requests information on how to proceed.
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Request to Pay Officers
07/14/1794 Letter fragment
Secretary of the Treasury to provide sums of money to the naval agents who have accepted their appointments and are ready to begin operations.
Area File of the Naval Records Collection, 1775-1910. (RG45) (M625)
Request for warrant of $40,000
05/14/1794 Printed Document
Request from the Revenue Office for a warrant for $40,000 in favor of Tench Francis, to be applied towards purchases.
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Request for warrant
09/23/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests a warrant be issued for $2000 for the purpose of making a payment on a contract for iron cannon ball and ballast or kentledge. The sum will go to L. …
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Request for Value of a Complete Ration
04/15/1794 Author's Letterbook Copy
Since nothing has been done regarding the settlement of the retained rations of the Officers of the Army, Howell requests that Hamilton furnish him with the value of a complete ration at the places of …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)
Request for list of agents
07/28/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests the transmission of a list of all agents appointed in 1793 and 1794 for the land, naval and Indian service. Also requests the favor of inspecting all the …
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Reports Interactions with Various People; Complains about Expectations of War Department
10/01/1794 Letterbook
Received letter with military supply requests after Hamilton's departure. Reports that Major Stagg has set out after the President with Gen. Wayne's dispatches. Reports communications and requests of …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Reports Communication with Various People; Describes Journey to Georgia
10/03/1794 Letterbook
Copy of letter from Samuel Hodgdon. Expresses eagerness to assist Major Stagg in any way. Concerned that the business expectations of him are not satisfactory to Stagg and Hodgdon, rather, part of the …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)
Reports Communication with Carrington, Hodgdon, and Stagg
10/04/1794 Letterbook
Reports letter from Col. Carrington, with information about blankets sent by Samuel Hodgdon. Reports lack of communication from Major Stagg. Money available for Mr. Galley at Treasury Office. Anxious …
Letters Sent (Letterbook) of Commissioner of the Revenue, Tench Coxe, Relating to War Department Procurement, Apr 14, 1794-Aug 26, 1796. (RG75) (M74)