Alexander Hamilton

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Courts-martial and infractions of military discipline
04/08/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline
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Courts-Martial & Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
02/25/1799 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline; and Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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Courts Martial & Infranctions of Military Discipline
03/03/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Court of Inquiry & Want of a Surgeon
10/17/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Rivard discusses the court of inquiry's investigation into the conflict between himself and Captain Bruff. He complains of the lack of a surgeon although the sick have been attended by British …
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Correspondence with Col. Adden
10/12/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Encloses correspondence with Colonel Adden regarding the discharge of 2 of his apprentices.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Corrects Assumption of Pinckney's Command in Tennessee and Georgia
05/27/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Returns copy of letter to Colonel Hamtramck. Reminds him that troops in Tennessee and the Georgia frontier were under General Pinckney's command. Seeks transportation assistance from the Secretary of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Contractors for Provisions
04/06/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Leonard tells Hamilton of the difficulty of dealing with contractors to keep his men supplied with provisions, etc.
Abiel Leonard Collection
Contiguous Garrisons of Artillery
04/17/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry transmits General Washington's proposal regarding the disposition of existing regiments of Artillerists and Engineers in such a manner that companies of artillery belonging to the same …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Construction of Huts for Winter Quarters
10/30/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Parker discusses the measures he is taking to acquire the land and necessary materials to construct the huts necessary for quartering his troops during the winter.
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Concerns about Mr. Patterson and Troops at Easton
06/06/1799 Autograph Draft Letter
Writes of communication with Mr. Patterson about troops in Easton. Expresses hope in recounting.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Concerns about Indian Affairs
04/30/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Concerning Indian affairs.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Complaints Relative to the Pay of the Troops
11/16/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry assures Hamilton that it pains him greatly that, for whatever reason, the troops are not being paid promptly and that he will take the necessary steps to correct the situation.
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Complaints Lodged Against White
07/02/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
White cited his motivation as gaining recruits not personal gain for allegations of recruiting men while intoxicated. Detailed account of incident.
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Compensation for Slaves' Services
07/06/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
"...Some of the officers wish to take their own slaves as servants and wish to be informed whether any and what compensation will be made for their services..."
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Compensation for My Services
03/14/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Stevens requests Hamilton's assistance in deciding whether to be compensated with a salary or by commission. He is not sure that the Secretary of War is aware of the nature of his service attending to …
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Compensation for Mr. Mangin & Myself
04/17/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Along with a reference to settling with Mr. Mangin for his services, Stevens specifies the manner in which he wants to be compensated.
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Compensation Allowed to British Troops
07/15/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Acknowledges Hamilton's letter of "the 9th Instant." Lists the amounts of fuel and other supplies "for which a compensation, in money was allowed, to the British troops, in the barracks, and when …
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Communications with Lieut. Col. Butler; Activities of Captain Gibson
05/21/1799 Autograph Letter fragment signed
Encloses letter from Lieutenant Colonel Butler regarding removal of officers. Refers to activity with Captain Gibson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Communication with the Paymaster General
10/25/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Forwarded letter to the Paymaster General according to request. Expresses hope to regularly pay troops, but there are challenges with the Treasury Department.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Communication from the Officer Commanding Fort Massac
08/26/1799 Autograph Letter
"Brigadier General Wilkinson has the honor to transmit Major General Hamilton an original communication from the officer commanding Fort Masac near the mouth of the Ohio River which appears to him to …
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Comments on the Military Affairs of this Country
10/05/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Hamtramck provides a detailed assessment of what should be done to imrprove the military service of the United States.
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Comments on Recruiting and French Conquests
06/19/1799 Letter Signed
General Washington observes that recruiting seems to be going well in Virginia although an adequate supply of clothing would promote it even more. He observes that the miltiary success of France in …
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Comments on Previous Communication
05/31/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
Comments on previous [illegible] communication.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Commencement of Pay & Emoluments
01/09/1799 Letter Signed
McHenry informs Hamilton that his pay and emoluments as Inspector General began on the first day of November, 1798.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Commencement of Pay & Emoluments
01/09/1799 Autograph Letter Signed
McHenry assures Hamilton that his pay and emoluments will commence immediately. Therefore, he is to proceed with his duties including the development of a system of tactics and discipline and …
Alexander Hamilton Papers