William North
22 documents

Bringing Capt. Hamtramck's Company to Full Strength
10/03/1785 Autograph Letter SignedHenry Knox, Secretary at War, directs Major North, Inspector of the Troops in Service, to utilize the Connecticutt quota to bring Captain Hamtramck's Company to full strength prior to movement. Major …
George N. Meissner Autographs
Frustration with Board of Treasury
06/27/1786 Autograph Letter / Autograph Document SignedThe "imbecillity" of the Treasury prevented the payment of the warrant made out in North's favor. Applauded North for his service to the public.
Henry Knox Papers
Conduct of troops, location of boats
08/02/1786 Autograph Letter SignedSurprised by intelligence of boats at Fort McIntosh as communicated by Captain Wyllys, Knox has certificate signed by Hamtramck that states the contrary. Requests observations on troops from North in …
George N. Meissner Autographs- No image
Regulations for the Police of the Troops
12/04/1799 Draft LetterHamilton asks North to assist in the preparation of regulations for the Police of the Troops in Camp Quarters and garrisons.
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RE Individual Officers and Soldiers
07/02/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
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Officers and soldiers
04/02/1799 Type UndeterminedRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers
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Funeral Honors for George Washington
12/21/1799 Draft LetterAlexander Hamilton explains the regulations related to the funeral honors for the recently deceased George Washington in the cities of Philadelphia and New York.
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Extends Invitation as Adjutant General under General Hamilton
03/27/1799 Autograph Letter SignedOutlines act to better organize US troops and the responsibilities of the Adjutant General. Reports needs of General Hamilton for such a position and calls North to the commission.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.- No image
Day of Mourning
12/24/1799 Draft LetterHamilton tells North that the artillery will remain on the island and the celebration of the day [of mourning for Washington] in New York will be followed according to the original plan.
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Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
12/03/1799 Draft LetterRoutine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Warrant Issued for Refund
03/31/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons received receipts of Joseph Haumann. Warrant issued to refund amount incurred by Haumann to Captain Ellery which he will receive after he applies to Nicholas Fish. Payment of Walback …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Update on the Account of Captain Ellery
04/22/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons recounted the efforts made to track down the accounts of Ellery through the Pay Master General and Major General Hamilton. No news.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Transfer of Army Units and Equipment.
05/07/1800 Draft LetterRoutine instructions concerning the transfer of Army units and equipment.
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Returned Copies of Receipts
03/19/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons noted that accounts of Lieutenant Colonel Strong and Major Buell showed the officers received double rations. Accounts returned for North's government.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)
Request for Information Regarding Double Rations
04/29/1800 Author's Letterbook CopySimmons requested to be informed on what steps were taken regarding the issue of double rations received by Col. Strong and Maj. Briell so that charges of the overdrawn rations could be deducted from …
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)- No image
Courts-Martial and Infractions of Military Discipline
01/16/1800 Draft LetterRoutine correspondence concerning courts-martial and infractions of military discipline.
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Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
05/26/1800 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
05/03/1800 Draft LetterRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
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Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
05/12/1800 Draft LetterRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers
05/02/1800 Draft LetterRoutine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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