Alexander Hamilton

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Letter from the Paymaster General of the Army
05/17/1800 Document
In pursuance of the act of May 14th, twelve additional regiments of Infantry and additional cavalry officers will be discharged by June 15. The law entitles them to three months pay. Swan wants to …
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Letter from the Engineer of Fortifications
02/21/1800 Document
Letter from John Jacob Rivardi, temporary engineer of fortifications, to Major General Alexander Hamilton. Image not available.
Listed in Syrett's Appendicies
Length of the Pace
04/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Rice goes into considerable detail on the measure of the pace during a march. The average length of a pace for four classes of men, based on their height, is 30 & 3/4 inches. Discussed how certain …
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Length of a Pacem, Etc.
04/03/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Mentioned the forwarded arrangement proposed by Col. Butler for the completion of his regiment and the travel of detachments to meet Gen. Wilkinson, received Hamilton's changes to the arrangements. …
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Legitimacy of Hamilton's Birth
09/04/1800 Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Letter from the former Secretary at War to Alexander Hamilton; informs him that he sincerely believes that not a single one of Hamilton's friends pay the least bit of attention to his enemies who …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Killing of Indian Horses
05/08/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Rivardi reports that his investigation has uncovered evidence that a discharged soldier was guilty of killing Indian horses and the Tuscaroras who were present at the inquiries seemed pleased with the …
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Journey to Natchez
01/20/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Following a trip to New York to meet with McHenry and Hamilton, Wilkinson reports on his arduous journey back to Natchez in the Mississippi Territory.
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Irregularities in the Handling of Mail
06/26/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
The Postmaster at Springfield tells Williams that letters are now distributed by the post office at Stratford agreeable to the intentions of the Postmaster General. Of course, those routed to Boston …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
Iron not delivered and the search for other supplies
06/25/1800 Letter Signed
Letter, discusses replacement of contracted iron not delivered. Messr's Jolly disappointed Hodgdon in the rolled iron. Has directed Inspector of Arms Mr. Nicholson to look for procurement of an …
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe And
Instructions and Correspondence Concerning Army Recruiting
04/16/1800 Autograph Letter
Routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army recruiting.
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Installation of Benjamin Stoddert
06/02/1800 Autograph Draft Letter
In a confidential letter, McHenry informs Hamilton of the installation of Benjamin Stoddert as the new Secretary of War. He encloses a transcript of a conversation with John Adams in which Hamilton is …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Indian Complaints Respecting Maj. Rivardi
03/18/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Indian Agent Israel Chapin has informed McHenry that the Tuskarora Nation has charged that Maj. Rivardi's men have killed three of their horses and have not offered compensation. James Bruff made …
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Illness of the Troops, Etc.
05/13/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Pinckney observes that since he has removed the troops near Harpers Ferry to the camp on the high ground their illness has considerably decreased. In the 8th and 9th Regiments there have been 14 …
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I Am Not Your Rival
02/20/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Lee assures Hamilton that, despite opposition papers' claim to the contrary, he is not Hamilton's rival and such insinuations are entirely groundless.
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Hopes for a President Charles Pinckney
10/12/1800 Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Requests that Hamilton deliver the enclosed letter to Oliver Wolcott, Jr. as he passes through New York to visit Connecticut. McHenry also states emphatically that "Gen. Pinckney will be our next …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Honors Paid to British Visitors
05/15/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Rivardi requests Hamilton's guidance in honoring General Peter Hunter, commander of the British forces in Canada, and the Duke of Kent, son of George III, upon their visit to the garrison at Niagara.
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Hamilton's Caravan
05/19/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Ogden informs Hamilton that two horses and a driver will be provided for his caravan. They will be at Paulus-hook the next evening and Ogden personally will show Hamilton to his quarters near the …
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Guard for French Prisoners, Etc.
04/24/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Col. Peck has applied to Col. Rice for a guard to take charge of some French prisoners at Providence but Rice doubts his authority to comply with the request.
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George Izard's Future
02/25/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Izard ruminates on his future, as he decides whether to assume the position offered to him as Secretary to William Smith at Lisbon and whether or not to remain in the Army. Requested direction and …
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General Washington's Papers
01/16/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Lear assures Hamilton that he shall deal with General Washington's papers with the utmost care and discretion with the most sacred of them being delivered to Judge Washington. He asks if any of …
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General Superintendance of the Atlantic Posts
05/28/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Smith requests that he be charged, if only pro hac, with the general superintendence, under Hamilton, of the Atlantic posts. Also requested that if Hamilton chose to retire that he be replaced by an …
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General Orders
01/27/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Notification that the rules for enlistment were changed. Instead of recruits being placed with a specific corps or regiment, they are simply to be enlisted for service to be determined. Allowance …
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Funeral Expenses
01/07/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
List of funeral expenses,does not believe any were superfluous. Smith will direct contractor to submit bills for expenses to the War Office. Will dispense necessary directions to Judge Advocate …
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Funds for the Navy and Army.
02/18/1800 Autograph Letter Signed
Complains about Congressional funds for the Navy in comparison to the small amount being provided for the Army. Support of both establishments is necessary for the defense of the United States.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
French Prisoners, Etc.
01/09/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
There are 101 French prisoners at Frederick Town. The Brigade Inspector has been sent to see to their situation but he does not understand that there should be iron gratings on their barracks windows. …
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