Nathan Rice

55 documents

Transportation of Disbanded Troops
05/31/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton has instructed the Deputy Quartermaster General to furnish the disbanded troops the necessary conveyance to their respective homes. The sick will remain in their quarters under the care of a …
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The Case of Capt. Tillinghast
03/28/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
As with the case of Capt. George Tillinghast, officers should apply to Hamilton through their commandant whose comments will then help him to ascertain the proper response to each case. Noted it was …
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Tardy Report from the 12th Regiment
04/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
It appears that no report has been made by the Deputy Paymaster of the 12th Regiment respecting the clothing on hand. Therefore, the Paymaster is guilty of great neglect and ought to be made …
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Resistance to Cutting and Hauling Wood
03/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton asserts that the cutting and hauling of their own wood was a proper employment of the men and their resistance was atrocious and demanded decisive measures. Clarification on rules regarding …
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Resignation of Lt. W. Church
03/17/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The Secretary of War has informed Hamilton that the resignation of Lt. W. Church was accepted, Col. Hunnewell should notify Lt. Church of the acceptance.
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Resignation of Capt. Thomas Chandler
05/10/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The President has accepted the resignation of Capt. Thomas Chandler, expressing his regret that circumstances should make it necessary for him to retire from the Army.
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Resignation of Capt. Babbit
04/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The resignation of Capt. Babbit is accepted and his pay and emoluments will cease on May 15 next. He should be so informed.
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Relative Rank of Junior Officers, Etc.
01/06/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton explains to Col. Rice that his junior officers should understand that their relative rank is arranged according to the order of their appointments. Hamilton also reprimanded Rice for …
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Reimbursement for Musical Instruments
05/30/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton assures Rice that he will write the Secretary of War to urge a reimbursement for the musical instruments that were purchased prior to the discharge of the troops.
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Provisions for Disbanded Troops
06/03/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
If the troops continue at their encampment beyond the day of their discharge, June 15th, they will draw provisions as usual.
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Procedure for Granting Furloughs
03/11/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Requests for furloughs should be made through the commanding officers and furloughs should be granted only if they are not detrimental to the Service.
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Permission of Absence for Capt. Ashmun
04/18/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Enclosed is Capt. Ashmun's letter that requested permission of absence. Hamilton advised that such applications should always come through the commanding officer but Rice could grant Ashmun a furlough …
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Maj. Walker's Furlough
03/21/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton authorizes Maj. John Walker's furlough for whatever period Col. Rice deems expedient.
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Lt. Flagg's Resignation
04/08/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Lt. Flagg's resignation has been accepted and he should be so notified. Hamilton wants to be informed of the time Flagg receives his notice.
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Issuance of Clothing, Etc.
05/13/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
The strong probability of a disbandment of additional regiments by Congress does not permit an authorization of an issue of clothing before the year has expired without the sanction of the Secretary …
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Furnishing of Guards
05/06/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
At present things will continue with a guard being furnished from the Artillerists at New Port [Newport] although it is not improbable that Rice's brigade will be removed to Rhode Island in which case …
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Expenses in Apprehending Deserters, Etc.
03/04/1800 Draft Letter Signed
Hamilton explained that no contingent fund were been provided for expenses related to the apprehension of deserters but the sums can be deducted from the future pay of the persons apprehended.
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Enlisting Four Companies of Infantry
05/23/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Major Bewell has been directed to Rice's brigade for the purpose of enlisting four companies of infantry. Rice is ordered to make every effort to accomplish this object including engaging recruits …
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Doctor Barron, Surgeon's Mate
03/22/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Dr. Barron is to be considered as a temporary Surgeon's Mate from the time he began to serve in the 14th Regiment. As soon as that date is received, his warrant will be sent.
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Discharges of Soldiers, Etc.
05/05/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Discharges of soldiers should be founded on the certificate of the Inspector and Surgeon and approved by the Commanding Officer. Made note of regulations governing the pace of marching troops. …
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Discharge of Oliver Emerson
03/28/1800 Draft Letter
Oliver Emerson, Cadet in the fifteenth regiment, has applied to Hamilton for a discharge from the service so Hamilton asks Col. Rice to deliver the enclosed reply to Emerson.
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Discharge of Minor Age Soldiers
04/14/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton told Rice he grants discharge to soldiers under the age of 18 if they apply for it. Explained further that in the particular case of Henry Collins he should be discharged and his clothing …
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Delays in Sending Vouchers
04/08/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Hamilton warns Rice that delays in pay and muster rolls result in soldiers not being paid in a timely manner which causes discontent among them. He orders Rice to inform him of the cause of the delays …
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Cited Letter
05/18/1800 Cited letter or document
Cited in Rice to Hamilton, 05/27/1800.
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Cited Letter
05/17/1800 Cited letter or document
Cited in Rice to Hamilton, 05/27/1800.
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