George Washington

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Procuring of military supplies
12/02/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton discusses the procuring of military supplies, which is currently under the power of the Treasury Department. Hamilton cites the extensive supplies for the Navy, along with the …
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Peaceful policy towards the Indians
12/29/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox submits his observations regarding the preservation of peace with Indian tribes whom the U.S. has formed treaties with. Writes: "The desires of too many frontier white people, to …
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Opinion on Kentucky and Georgia matters
07/13/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton responds to Washington's request for his opinion regarding recent resolutions passed by Kentucky asserting their right to free navigation of the Mississippi River. Hamilton believes …
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On the Whiskey Rebellion
08/05/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton writes to President Washington on the Whiskey Rebellion. Mentions that the Collector of the Revenue, Robert Wilson, was attacked by the rebels: "stripped of his Cloaths which were …
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No Material Derangement of the General Plan
10/26/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Hamilton reports that the expedition is moving forward as planned despite a day's delay in Berlin.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Naval Appointment for Alexandar Murray
04/26/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Murray recommends Captain Alexander Murray as a man well equipped to provide services in the Naval Department. He is a man of honor and good character, amiable in his manner and a brave man. His …
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection
Military Service
11/24/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Offers personal view on the regulations governing military service.
First Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War [1A-D2] (RG 233) {Reference Microfilm}
Letter to the President of the United States
12/30/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Secretary of War to President Washington, regarding money and stipulations to the Indians
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Letter to the President of the United States
09/24/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Secretary of Treasury to President Washington on the subject of accompany him, as Colonel, against the Whiskey Rebellion
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Letter to the President of the United States
08/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the President of the United States.
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Letter to the President of the United States
05/18/1794 Autograph Letter Signed
Letter from the Secretary of War to the President of the United States; illegible.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
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10/16/1794 Cited letter or document
Cited in Hamilton to Mifflin, 10/17/1794
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08/22/1794 Cited letter or document
Cited in Hamilton to Washington, 09/02/1794.
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08/12/1794 Cited letter or document
Cited in Randolph to Mifflin, 08/30/1794.
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07/18/1794 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to Mifflin, 07/21/1794.
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07/15/1794 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to Mifflin, 07/17/1794; Mifflin to Washington, 07/18/1794.
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05/13/1794 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to Mifflin, 06/14/1794.
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02/07/1794 Cited letter or document
Cited in Knox to Wayne, 03/31/1794.
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Investigations to Apprehend the Guilty
11/08/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Along with military matters, Hamilton discusses the ongoing investigations to determine who is responsible for the insurgency in western Pennsylvania. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Individuals involved in Whiskey Rebellion
09/02/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton writes President Washington on the details of the insurrection in Pennsylvania, later known as the Whiskey Rebellion. Hamilton includes the names of dozens of individuals involved …
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Indian attack on escort carrying provisions
06/25/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox encloses a copy of a letter from Major General Anthony Wayne, to President Washington. Informs the President that a group of "savages" attacked an escort carrying provisions from Fort …
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Hamilton Volunteers to Fight the Insurrection
09/19/1794 Letter Signed
Hamilton expresses his wish to join in the effort to combat the insurrection in western Pennsylvania. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Expanding the size of the military
03/08/1794 Printed Document
Hamilton tells the President that the present situation of the United States is "undoubtedly criticial" and recommends dramatically increasing the size of the military (by 20,000 troops) and building …
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Establishment at Presqu' Isle
06/14/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Governor of Pennsylvania to the President of the United States, requarding the suspension of the Presqu' Isle establishment on the western frontiers of Pennsylvania. Such an …
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Enclosed letters from Governor Blount
12/17/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox encloses letters from Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory, requesting that they be laid before Congress immediately.
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