Alexander Hamilton
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Needed Legislative Provisions
03/01/1800 Autograph Draft LetterDiscusses the need for bills for modifying two regiments, for establishing a school for artillerists and engineers, and a clause defining the officers entitled to double rations.
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My Unauthorized Absence
03/08/1800 Autograph Letter SignedSmith explains that he would never leave the cantoonment for twelve hours without Hamilton's permission but has an urgent need to see him on Monday at Noon.
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My Debits and Credits, Etc.
06/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPaymaster Swan alerts Hamilton that the comparative state of Swan's debits and credits on the books of the accountant is alarming. He has the appropriate vouchers but is concerned that accidents by …
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Movement of the Corps to the Low Country, Etc.
02/27/1800 Autograph Letter SignedWilkinson observes that should the Corps be needed in the Low Country, they should decamp from Pittsburgh and descend the Ohio anterior to the recession of the vernal floods because the voyage may be …
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Mischievous Tendencies of Mr. Bowles, Etc.
03/07/1800 Letter SignedThe garrisons of Fort McHenry and Sargent have been given orders to evacuate their posts and join Fort Adams. The Snow, carrying ordnance for Fort Stoddert, delivered its cargo manifest to the Spanish …
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Military Funerals and Executions, Etc.
03/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentNorth presents the regulations for conducting military funerals and executions, extracted from Reid & Symes and some borrowed from the regulations of Baron Steuben. Gives opinion on the effect the …
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Military Force in Stopping Vessels
03/18/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentCapt. Morris observes that his command is often asked to use military force in stopping vessels, containing fugitives, or quelling mutinies and wants to know the government's orders regarding these …
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Measures to Having Accounts Passed
01/02/1800 Copy of documentStevens complains that his accounts are being scrutinized so closely causing him to correct minor irregularities that it is impracticable for him to attend to the business of his department.
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Measurements of the Pace
03/25/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentSmith continues to conduct experiments on the proper measure of the pace. He is attached to the English time, 65 & 1/2 yards per minute, based on the approved Prussian system.
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McHenry's Resignation
05/13/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentMcHenry informs Hamilton that he submitted his resignation to President Adams on May 6, 1800. His resignation will take effect on June 1st so that he can brief his successor in the interim.
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Making Terms With Deserters and Double Rations
01/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/DocumentPinckney expressed his determination in not making terms with deserters until they deliver themselves up. Letter noted, "there are currently three skulking on the Allegheney Mountain" who contacted …
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Major Craig discusses logistics with Major General Alexander Hamilton
01/24/1800 Autograph Letter SignedMajor Craig forwards a general return of quartermaster, ordinance, and clothing stores to General Hamilton.
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Lt. Baldwin's Application for Furlough
01/08/1800 Autograph Letter SignedLt. Baldwin's second application for a furlough due to ill health is confirmed by Dr. Douglass who says that Baldwin's complaint is syphilis which has contaminated his whole system and rendered him …
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Letter to Major General Hamilton
06/17/1800 Cited letter or documentLetter from Gerard Briscoe to Major General Alexander Hamilton. Image not available.
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Letter to Major General Hamilton
05/1800 Cited letter or documentLetter from Brigadier General William North to Major General Alexander Hamilton. Image not available.
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Letter to Major General Hamilton
03/21/1800 DocumentLetter from William C. C. Claiborne to Major General Alexander Hamilton. Image not available.
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Letter to Major General Hamilton
03/02/1800 DocumentLetter from Hezekiah Bissell to Major General Alexander Hamilton. Image not available.
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Letter from the Secretary of War
05/15/1800 Cited letter or documentLetter from James McHenry, Secretary of War, to Major General Alexander Hamilton. Citation only, image not available.
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