Alexander Hamilton
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Cheaper Gun Carriages
Boyd assures Hamilton that he could arrange for the production of gun carraiges for the vessels under construction at a cheaper rate than is currently being paid.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCharges Against Major Rivardi, Etc.
In addition to enclosing the charges against Major Rivardi by fellow officers, McHenry stresses the importance of continuing to work with the current contractor until a new contract can be arranged …
Alexander Hamilton PapersCarry Out the Sentences of the General Court Martial
Hamilton is asked to carry out the several sentences contained in the proceedings of the General Court Martial.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCaptain Elliott's Services are Needed Immediately
Captain McMillen must be relieved as soon as possible from the Company of Artillery at Northampton County so that he can be available to superintend the laboratory intended for the production of …
Alexander Hamilton PapersCaptain Ingersoll's Report
Captain Ingersoll provides a detailed report of the state of readiness of his command, including a description of the buildings he is using and the surrounding terrain in addition to his returns of …
Alexander Hamilton PapersCapt. Williams' Leave of Absense
McHenry asks Hamilton to approve the request of Captain Williams to take a leave of absense, without pay, to travel to the East Indies.
Alexander Hamilton PapersCan the President Make Army Appointments When the Senate is in Session?
McHenry argues, contrary to President Adams' assertion, that the President is not authorized by the Constitution to make appointments to the Army without Senate approval when the Senate is in session …
Alexander Hamilton PapersCan Captain Church be Spared to Recruit His Company?
Smith assures Hamilton that Captain Church, Hamilton's new Aide de Camp, will not be required to recruit his company unless Hamilton permits him to do so. According to the 6th section of the Act for …
Alexander Hamilton PapersAttempt to Gratify Capt. Stille
McHenry asks Hamilton to grant Capt. Stille's request that Lieut. Carmichael be removed from his Company.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAssisting the Surveyor General in Marking the Indian Boundary
The Surveyor General has requested a party of men to assist in marking the Indian boundary line established by General Wayne's treaty, but he did not designate the time and place for which the men …
Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers.Assigning Stations to the Infantry
McHenry apoligizes for not being able to send the distribution aksed for by Hamilton. He asks for Hamilton's assistance in understanding the intentions of General Washington regarding the assignment …
Alexander Hamilton PapersAssessing Captain Hill's Plan
MacPherson solicits Hamilton's opinion regarding plans for fortifications around New York's harbor.
Alexander Hamilton PapersAssembling a General Court Martial, Etc.
Tousard asks permission to assemble a General Court Martial to try those prisoners who have been charged with a capital crime. He recommends Edward Kendall for the post of Quartermaster Sergeant.
Alexander Hamilton PapersArranging Massachusetts into Districts, Etc.
Rice explains that he awaits Colonel Brooks' assistance in arranging Massachusetts into districts and still has not nominated the rest of his regimental staff due to reasons already enumerated.
Alexander Hamilton PapersArrangements to be Made for Lieut. Leonard & His Men
McHenry has directed Lieutenant Leonard to sail to New York to receive Hamilton's orders and arrange for supplies, rations, and transportation for his men.
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