College of William and Mary: Earl Gregg Swem Library

8 documents

Recommendation of Philip Lightfoot
08/10/1798 Copy of Signed Document
Marshall recommends that Philip Lightfoot, a young gentleman of excellent character, be given a commission as a captain among the 10,000 men being raised for national defense.
Philip Lightfoot Papers
Rules and Regulations Respecting the Recruting Service
04/05/1799 Contemporary Printed Copy of Letter/Document (other than PL/PD)
These are the thirty seven rules and regulations for the recruiting service including the prohibition of recruiting individuals who are intoxicated or who are Negroes, Mulattoes, or Indians. Included …
Philip Lightfoot Papers
Regulations Regarding the Delivery and Distribution of Fuel and Straw
12/26/1799 Document Signed
A list of regulations to be observed in the delivery and distribution of fuel and straw to the garrisons on the sea coast,and recruiting parties.
Philip Lightfoot Papers
Order: Hold Yourself in Readiness
04/01/1799 Contemporary Printed Copy of Letter/Document (other than PL/PD)
This a circular letter to officers to hold themselves in readiness until specific orders are issued and, since the appointment of officers in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia is incomplete, …
Philip Lightfoot Papers
General Orders; Regulations Respecting Extra Allowances to Officers
06/01/1799 Document Signed
These are the regulations, promulgated by Hamilton, regarding extra allowances for officers, including the care and feeding of horses and travel expenses, which must include the proper documentation …
Philip Lightfoot Papers
General Orders Regarding the Issuance of Stores to Military Units
03/16/1799 Document Signed
This is Hamilton's General Order regarding the specific amounts of stores to be issued (bread, flour, meal, beef, etc.) including the amounts of ardent spirits which shall be so limited unless …
Philip Lightfoot Papers
Appointment of Philip Lightfoot as a Captain
01/10/1799 Contemporary Printed Copy of Letter/Document (other than PL/PD)
The official appointment of Philip Lightfoot as a Captain of Infantry in the Army of the United States.
Philip Lightfoot Papers
Reductions in Force
05/18/1800 Document Signed
General Orders regarding the discharge of officers and men who had been appointed or enlisted under the act to augment the Army, not to include Engineers, Inspectors of Artillery, and Inspectors of …
Philip Lightfoot Papers