Alexander Hamilton

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Organization of Individual Regiments
11/19/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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Organization of Individual Regiments
09/04/1799 Letter Signed
Tents for the 9th Regiment of Infantry have been forwarded to Baltimore.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Organization of Individual Regiments
07/02/1799 Letter Signed
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments
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Organization of Individual Regiments
03/02/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments.
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Organization of individual regiments
04/07/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments
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Opposition Between the Military & Civil Authorities in Detroit
04/13/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry encloses a copy of a letter from Lieutenant Colonel David Strong which should have accompanied papers sent earlier regarding the opposition between the civil and military authorities in …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Opposing the Insurrection
03/25/1799 Letter Signed
General MacPherson discusses the measures being taken to oppose the insurrection in Pennsylvania and notes his disapproval of those measures.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Operations of the Smallpox
12/04/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Joseph Hamilton encloses to Hamilton a pamphlet entitled "Occasional Reflections on the Operations of the Smallpox," or the "Travellers Pocket Doctor."
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One of the strongest positions by nature perhaps in America...
09/29/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
General Washington extols the virtues of the area surrounding Harpers Ferry as an excellent site for a winter encampment. It is also ideal for an arsenal and a foundry.
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Officers under command of Colonel Rice
11/20/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Following General Hamilton's orders, Col. Nathan Rice encloses a list of the officers under his command arranged according to the date of their appointment. Briefly discusses supplies such as socks, …
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Officers for Whom the Elements of Fortifications have been Transmitted
08/12/1799 Letter Signed
"I transmit under cover to you for each of the officers named in the enclosed list [see below] a copy of the elements of fortifications and request you would have the same forwarded to them …
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Officers Detailed for a Court Martial
03/19/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Ogden warns that Capt. Robert Hunt is in critical condition from a coughing fit that burst a blood vessel in his lung so he won't be able to attend the Court Martial. He is uncertain which officers …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Officers and soldiers
04/04/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
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Observations on a Letter from George Nicholas
04/14/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
St. Clair encloses some of his observations relative to a letter from George Nicholas to his friend in Virginia and apoligizes for transmitting them so late that they will do no good beyond Kentucky.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Observations about Supplies, Quartermaster, Business
06/15/1799 Autograph Letter
Responds to observations about agents procuring supplies. Seeks to instruct Jonathon Williams on his appointment. The Quartermaster General will go to Pittsburgh to make necessary arrangements. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Nominations for Appointments as Cadets
10/26/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
"As by your favor of the 19th ultimo I am requested to select and nominate two persons whom I should prefer to be appointed cadets. I now do myself the honor of soliciting that appointment for Mr. …
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No Reason to Complain
10/19/1799 Letter Signed
"Herewith I send you a return from the Quartermaster and Paymaster of the several articles received in the department for the use of the 15th Regiment with the several articles wanting to complete the …
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No Other Wife but the Service
11/12/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
North affirms Hamilton's assertion that a soldier should have no other wife than the service nor should he have children nor landed property. But, since he does have a wife and children, he will bring …
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No Money even for Washwomen
10/19/1799 Letter Signed
"...I shall march tomorrow but it is extremely painful for me to witness the distress and chagrin of the officers and soldiers who have not money to discharge even the claims of their washwomen...a …
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No Jackets and Only Eight Coats
08/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
"Since I had the honor of writing to you yesterday a supply of clothing and horseman's tents have come to hand which I am much pleased with. I am sorry however to find that there are no jackets …
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04/30/1799 Translation (Contemporary or Modern) of Document
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No arms, clothing, or public stores of any kind...
08/09/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
"...Captain Brock...informs me he has no arms, clothing, or public stores of any kind, these men of Captain Gibson's and Lieutenant Lewis's at this place are in much want of clothing. I have received …
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Nine Months Pay Due this Garrison, Etc.
05/30/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
In addition to references to repairs at Fort Niagara and the people on boats passing the fort, Rivardi complains about overdue pay and and being afflicted by "the Ague" which will torment him until he …
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New York Appropriations Not to Be Used for Fortifications
08/03/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter, advises Hamilton that appropriations by the New York Legislature are not to be used for the construction of fortifications. The legislature has ordered that all further expenditures for …
John Jay Papers
New Regiments and Their Designated Numbers
03/27/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry approves the numbers suggested by Hamilton for the designation of the new regiments.
Alexander Hamilton Papers