Commandants of Regiments - Papers of the War Department

Prevent the repetition of similar imprudence...

09/07/1799 Autograph Draft Document

Circular to the Commandants of Regiments: Hamilton warns of the ill effects of officers complaining in front of their men about the poor quality of articles furnished by the army. Such talk can only …

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Officers Qualifed for the Department of the Inspectorship or the Quartermaster

09/19/1799 Autograph Draft Document

Circular to the Commandants of Regiments: "I request the favor of your opinion as to such of the majors, captains, and lieutenants of your regiment as may be best qualified for service in the …

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Nomination of Two Young Gentleman as Cadets

09/19/1799 Draft Document

Circular to the Commandants of Regiments: "The Secretary of War has determined to appoint immediately two Cadets to each regiment and he has directed me to request from the several Commandants a …

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Circular to the Commandants of Regiments

03/31/1799 Autograph Draft Letter

Hamilton issues his orders to the Regimental Commandants as to the organization of the States into military districts and sub-districts and the concomitant assignment of officers.

Alexander Hamilton Papers

Circular to the Commandants of Regiments

03/27/1799 Letter Signed

Hamilton distributes thirteen sets of Rules and Regulations for the Recruiting Service which should be immediately distributed so that the officers may begin the business of recruiting as soon as the …

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