Alexander Hamilton

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09/10/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
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09/07/1799
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09/07/1799 Autograph Letter
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04/20/1799 Autograph Letter fragment
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Ignorance of Some Officers in the Old Regiments
12/19/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
John F. Hamtramck explains his reference in an earlier letter to the ignorance of some officers in the Old Regiments. By using the term "ignorance" he meant to convey the want of the necessary …
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I protest against the arms...
09/07/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Smith feels obligated to warn that many of the arms and horseman's tents supplied to his regiment are not fit for service.
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I do not feel myself at liberty to proceed...
09/09/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Swan is hesitant to proceed with the payment of the troops under the current system and awaits Hamilton's directions regarding how to proceed.
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I decline moving a detachment to Easton...
07/02/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Adlum notifies Hamilton that he will not move a detachment from Reading to Easton and declares that in fact his force should be augmented if they are to maintain peace in the region.
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I could have enlisted many more men...
06/24/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
"I have received your letter of the 6th instant covering a new set of Recruiting Instructions...I repeatedly reported to the Secretary of War last fall that I could have enlisted many more men, indeed …
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I can have but faint hopes of relief in case of accident...
09/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Although he is able to send the money to the regiments soon, Swan worries that a robbery of the mail or other accident may interfere and therefore damage his reputation irreparably.
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I am in readiness and await your orders.
07/18/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
"Since the receipt of your letter of the 3rd instant, which did not come into my hands until the 11th, I have been making the necessary preparations. I have now the honor to inform you that I am in …
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I am as anxious as any officer to discharge the duties of my station...
07/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Rivardi reports at great length from Niagara and educates Hamilton on the use of Artillery and Engineers. He is grateful that a Court of Inquiry will investigate the charges brought against him by …
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How lightly they talked of desertion.
06/12/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Describes a meeting with recently discharged soldiers from Niagara. He is astonished at how lightly they talked of desertion, saying that it was very common and never punished.
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Hats are Destitute of Cockades and Loops, Etc.
06/14/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Parker discusses the shortcomings of the hats he received, the pay of recruits, the lack of clothing, and the propriety of enlisting apprentices.
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Half-Confidence is Bad
06/27/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
McHenry approves the creation of a troop of horse as a model to ascertain the improvements needed in cavalry tactics. He affirms that Wilkinson's promotion should first be approved by General …
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Great Dissatisfaction Among the Officers, Etc.
04/10/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
General Washington approves the division of Virginia into recruiting districts and subdistricts with the caveat that he cannot speak with precision because of the many new counties in the State. He …
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General Washington's Concerns
10/27/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
General Washington discusses a number of matters including the disposition of the 8th, 9th, and 10th Regiments, the necessity for General Pinckney's views on these matters, and appointments to the …
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General Orders will put almost an entire stop to recruiting in Pennsylvania...
07/24/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
" ...I made a trip to the Westward some time ago in order to visit some of my recruiting posts and am happy to inform you that the officers conduct themselves with great propriety and they have met …
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General Command of the Post on the Lakes
01/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
While effusively praising Hamilton, Lt. Col. Hamtramck asks that he be given the general command of the post on the Lakes.
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Funeral Honours for George Washington
12/18/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
McHenry encloses to Hamilton the special directions from President John Adams relative to the funeral honors, to be paid to the memory of the late and beloved Chief, General George Washington.
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Frigate Sailed Last Sunday
11/11/1799 Letter Signed
Major Toussard encloses to Hamilton the letter which he directed to Oliver Elsworth. The frigate sailed last Sunday and by now should be half way to her destination.
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Forwards Letters to Captain Adlum and Commanding Officer at Fort Mifflin
09/14/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Forwarded letters for Major Adlum and the commanding officer at Fort Mifflin.
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Forwarding the Letter to General Wilkinson
02/16/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry assures Hamilton that he has received his letter for General Wilkinson and that it will be forwarded to Knoxville and sent from there by express to Wilkinson.
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Fortifying the Port of New York
01/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Governor Jay awaits Hamilton's advice before contacting the New York state legislature regarding fortifying the Port of New York.
Alexander Hamilton Papers