Alexander Hamilton
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Encloses Communications; Requests Opinion about Garrisons in Detroit
Encloses communications with Major Bradley, Colonel Hamtramck and Colonel Strong. Refers to nearby Indian chiefs. Requests opinion on garrisons at Detroit with men and non-commissioned officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Encloses Appointments for Cadets
Encloses appointments for Joshua Jamison and Thomas Buck as cadets.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Enclosed copy of account information
Encloses a copy of a letter from the accountant of the War Department containing information relative to claims upon due bills.
James McHenry PapersEmbryo of An Army
Delay in recruiting men directly after the passage of an act that augmented the army led to difficulty recruiting good men. Washington expresses skepticism as to whether a real army will ever come …
Alexander Hamilton PapersEmbracing Hamilton's Superintendance & Expressing Personal Concerns
Morris assures Hamilton that he welcomes his superintendance and asks only that he be given sufficient notice if he is to be transferred to another garrison so that he can make appropriate …
Alexander Hamilton PapersEmbracing Hamilton's Superintendance & Expressing Personal Concerns
Morris assures Hamilton that he welcomes his superintendance and asks only that he be given sufficient notice if he is to be transferred to another garrison so that he can make appropriate …
Alexander Hamilton PapersEligible Divisions of Massachusetts, Etc.
Among numerous other matters, Senator Sedgwick gives his opinion of how Massachusetts should be divided into recruiting districts. He is highly critical of Adams' insistance on communicating directly …
Alexander Hamilton PapersEfforts to Establish the Indian Boundary in the Northwestern Territory
Refers to the correspondence from the Surveyor General about when and where he plans to establish the Indian boundary. He agrees that expediency necessitates that the assistance he requires in marking …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Efforts to Better Organize the Troops
Refers to Captain Charles Hyde as settling large sums of money, working with the regimental paymaster. Refers to an act to better organize the troops and plans for promotions. Mentions potential role …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Doubts of My Adequacy
Although he has recently been appointed Assistant Adjutant General, Ellery does not yet feel qualified to give advice on the distribution of the different states into districts and sub-districts. He …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDoubts About Approving or Disapproving Sentences of Court Martials, Etc.
Hamilton questions whether he has the authority to approve or disapprove sentences of Court Martials that have been instituted by officials other than himself.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDivsion of New Hampshire into Recruiting Districts
Livermore provides his opinion as to how New Hampshire should be divided into recruiting districts with each county comprising a district and a town within each county as the district headquarters.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDivision of the State of Rhode Island into Recruiting Districts
Green provides his suggestions as to how Rhode Island should be divided into recruiting districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDivision of New Jersey into Recruiting Districts
Ogden provides his suggestion for dividing New Jersey into recruiting districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDivision of Circle 14 into Sub-Districts
Rices describes in detail how, following the geographical rule, he has divided Circle 14 of the State of Massachusetts into sub-districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDividing the State of Virginia into Divisions and Sub-Divisions
Washington provides his suggestions for altering the plan for dividing Virginia into military divisions and sub-divisions.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDistribution of Existing Military Authority
McHenry lists in detail Hamilton's responsibilities as Inspector General. In particular, he explains the deployment of troops and the means of communications between the various garrisons throughout …
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