Alexander Hamilton

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Prohibition of Unwholesome Provisions for Soldiers
06/27/1799 Letter Signed
Referring to Hamilton's order to Contractors to provide fresh meat to the military five days of every week, McHenry notes that no such requirement exists in the law and that the nature of the rations …
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Prohibiting the Sale of Liquor to Indians, Etc.
09/19/1799 Letter Signed
Hamtramck reports from his post at Detroit on matters ranging from the drunkness of the local Indians to the erroneous report from Colonel Srong on the prevalence of Indian hostility.
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Procuring Contracts in the Future
07/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamilton suggests the methods by which contracts for the present and ensuing years might be procured.
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Procedures for Requisitioning Articles
09/07/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry reviews the procedures for requisiitioning articles such as boats and gun carriages and for the erection of barracks and other buildings. These procedures are to be followed unless it is the …
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Problems with Recruits at Taunton
09/06/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Rice reports on the desertion of several recruits from the rendezvous at Taunton and the request for a discharge from a man who claims he was drunk when he enlisted.
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Presidential Transmission of Court Martials
05/28/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Reports transmission to the President of court martials under his order.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Presidential Pardon to Captain Wright and Tisdale Atwood for Desertion
05/07/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Message from the President pardoning Captain Wright and Tisdale Atwood for charges of desertion. Requests careful communication to officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Presidential Confirmation for Mr. Fowler; List of Officers
05/23/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Speaks of presidential confirmation of appointment of Mr. Fowler. Lists names for additional appointments.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Preparatory Steps for Commencing the Recruiting Service, Etc.
01/05/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Among other matters McHenry discusses the steps needed to begin the recruiting service. He notes Mr. Francis will report on the exact periods at which calculations can be made regarding certain …
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Preparation for an Expedition Against Insurgents
03/15/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry directs Hamilton to begin preparations for a military expedition against insurgents defying the laws of the United States in western Pennsylvania. He prefers the use of volunteer companies and …
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Postponing Recommendations
03/28/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Ogden asks to postpone his recommendations of officers from Pennsylvania and New Jersey until he has had more time to consider them.
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Plans to Supply Officers and Reorganize Regiments
04/22/1799 Autograph Letter
Refers to the appointment of officers and the numbering of regiments. Seeks careful governance. Plans to raise regiments in North and South Carolina and Kentucky, with plans in New Hampshire, Vermont, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Plan to Redistribute Regiments in Western Country and South
10/16/1799 Author's Letterbook Copy
Replies to Hamilton's letter, as per President's instructions. Refers to plan to detail four regiments. Weighs out reduction of fortifications and the redistribution of troops with a reserve force. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Plan for a Hospital at Castle William
07/20/1799 Document
A plan for a hospital at Castle William.
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Pittsburgh is the Most Eligible Summer Post
07/17/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamtramck explains why he has selected Pittsburgh instead of Detroit to be his post during the summer months.
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Pinckey's Views on Sundry Matters
10/12/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Pinckney provides his opinions on matters such as winter quarters, Parker's proposed journey to the Northwestern Territory, his wife's health, the appearance of officers in uniforms, and the …
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Pernicious Practice of Drawing Money and Rations on Account
11/21/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Even though he is not directly involved in military matters, Dayton emphasizes that the practice of drawing money and rations on account without regular rolls and returns is pernicious and ought not …
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Permission to Teach the Back and Small Sword
11/15/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Smith informs Hamilton that two French gentlemen requested permission to teach the back and small sword to the officers of the Brigade but were refused because of the delicacy of existing questions …
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Permanent Fortifications at Loftus Heights
11/20/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
The erection of permanent fortifications on the Loftus heights on the Mississippi by General Wilkinson is proceeding based apparently on the approbation of Hamilton though without the express approval …
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Payment Procedures
10/05/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Protests against having to send money by mail to Army officers whom he does not know. States that it has always been a rule "to make a book entry of cash received or paid at the time of the …
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Paying the Officers and Supplying the Recruits
04/11/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry describes his efforts to ensure that regimental officers are paid promptly and to make sure that recruits are properly clothed.
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Paying Mr. Mangin
04/04/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter Signed
Stevens seeks Hamilton's approval of the payment he is making to Mr. Mangin.
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Pay, Nominations, Commissions, Etc.
04/16/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry discusses a number of accounting and personnel matters related to the Provisional Army.
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Pay of the Troops
03/07/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry explains the process by which the troops of the Provisional Army will be paid.
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Pay of the 14th, 15th, and 16th Regiments
11/16/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Swan lists for Hamilton the sums he will transmit with Captain Williamson to the 14th, 15th, and 16th Regiments for their pay through 30 September 1799.
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