Alexander Hamilton

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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
04/06/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
03/30/1800 Letter Signed
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
02/24/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
02/17/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Transfer of Army Units and Equipment
01/16/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Routine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Tousard's Promotion
05/26/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Tousard announces that the President has authorized a commission for him as a lieutenant colonel of the Second Regiment to be Inspector of Artillery.
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The Reverend Mr.Hill
03/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pinckney extols the virtues of the Reverend Mr. Hill whose oration commemorating the military and civic virtues of the late Commander in Chief is a specimen of his talents. Inquired if Capt. Izard …
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The Case of Beal and Hopkins
04/01/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
McHenry advises that it would be a mistake to depart from the rules regarding relative rank, even though in the case of Beal and Hopkins, Beal is the preferable officer. Adding grades to ranks or …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Temporary Position
06/15/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
North alluded to "playing a part" and is writing to Hamilton as "a plain, private Citizen, who is anxious for the wellfare of his country, & for the personal happiness of the man who under heaven, eh …
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Suspension of the Recruiting Service
04/14/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Colonel Moore has not received Hamilton's orders suspending the recruiting service for the twelve new regiments because some of the southerly regiments are still recruiting
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Suspension of Recruiting Service
01/17/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Thinks it is probable that the House of Representatives will suspend the recruiting service although the firmness of the Senate is doubtful.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Suspension of Cavalry and Infantry Enlistments
01/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The House of Representatives voted to suspend enlistments for the six additional Companies of Cavalry and the twelve Regiments of Infantry. Orders should be issued accordingly.
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Suspend Raising the Battalion of Artillerists
05/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
It is thought proper and expedient to suspend raising the battalion of artillerists additional to the second regiment of Artillerists and Engineers.
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Supervisor of the State of New Jersey
03/13/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith recommends Maj. William Shute of the 11th as a candidate for the office of Supervisor of the State of New Jersey.
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Stealing of Tuscorora Horses
05/01/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
The Tuscororas have complained of whites stealing their horses. Rivardi has concluded that their claims are justified but Mr. Chapin will not provide compensation without proof that the deed was in …
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State of Clothing Due the Corps
06/04/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hodgdon, in response to an inquiry from Hamilton, says that it appears that the regiments have received their full dues of clothing for the current year. If that is not the case, no time will be lost …
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Spirit of Amity and Conciliation at New Orleans
02/12/1800 Letter Signed
Wilkinson observes that, upon his arrival at New Orleans, he finds the same spirit of amity and concilation under the new Spanish Governor, the Marquis de Casa Calvo, as was mainifest in the time of …
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Speech to the Troops
05/27/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Mr. Stoddert, the new Secretary of War, has asked whether Hamilton or Gen. Pinckney has been directed by the President to thank the troops or say any clever things to them on announcing the order for …
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Soldiers Subject to Fits, Etc.
04/25/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Rice observes that a number of soldiers in his regiment are subject to fits and are rendered unfit for service. Since the surgeon deems them incurable and they would gladly procure replacements, Rice …
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Shabby Articles of Clothing
05/05/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Lt. Col. Nathan Rice asks if it would not be for the good of the service to issue some new clothing before the expiration of the year, so as to avoid the shabby appearance of soldiers wearing worn out …
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Sgt. Hunter's Dilemma
02/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
According to a doctor familiar with the situation, Sgt. Hunter is in a very disagreeable dilemma due to a connection with an unclean female. If Hamilton thinks it appropriate, Hunter will be tried by …
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Selection of an Inspector of Artillery, Etc.
05/16/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
McHenry received letter from Hamilton regarding the embarrassment of delay in settlement of accounts for scheduled and ordinary expenses. He also observed that the selection of a new Inspector of …
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Returns of Inspection
01/01/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
North submits for Hamilton's approval his proposed forms for "Returns of Inspection" saying that he welcomes any corrections.
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Return of the Troops in the Service of the U.S.
01/09/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Transmitted to Hamilton are the returns of the troops in the service of the U.S. Due to the unsettled state of military affairs and the want of regular communications, the return is rendered less …
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Results from Marching Experiments
06/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Details on various trials performed to obtain proper marching technique. Weights of knapsacks, steps/minute, type of arms, etc. are provided. Gives recommendation.
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