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Relative Rank of the Three Major Generals
Wolcott provides his views regarding the ongoing controversy over the relative rank of the three Major Generals.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelative Rank of the Three Major Generals
Washington confides to Hamilton that he cannot comment on the relative rank of the three major generals until he receives an official account of the President's determination.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelative Rank of Officers in the Provisional Army
Hamilton says that, if indispensable, he is willing to inhabit a lower rank than Knox but is not amenable to the same situation in relation to Pinckney. He is unwilling to occupy a lower rank to every …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelative Rank of Major Generals
Washington assures Hamilton that he has made his sentiments clear regarding the relative rank of the three major generals of the Provisional Army. Since he is Commander in Chief, any controversy …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelative Qualifications of Major Generals, Etc.
Presents the case for his superior qualifications in relation to General Pinckney and warns Washington of the insufficiency of McHenry in the post of Secretary of War.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRelations between War and Treasury Departments
Requests additional infantry. Lists several [illegible] figures with the Treasury.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Regulations Respecting Extral Allowances to Officers
Five regulations relative to extra allowances to Officers are explained.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegarding Mr. Dandridge
The U.S. Minister to the Netherlands writes the Secretary of War concerning one Mr. Dandridge, who is desirous of coming to America.
William Vans MurrayRefers to the Perfidious Nature of Congress
Refers to the perfidious nature of Congress.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Refers to Gov. Sargent's Losses, Accounts; Dinner with Grand Council
Refers to letter concerning Gov. Sargent's business, his trouble with his property and the weather and transportation. Speaks of the Great Council: Secretary of State, Secretary of Navy, Quartermaster …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Refers to Disbursement of Rations
Mentions clothing for disbursement. Refers to the Secretary of the Treasury for instruction on rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543References English and French Political Parties
Mentions English government and factions as Jacobians, Anarchists, Whigs, Tories, and other disorganized groups. Refers to a French party in America.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Red, White, & Blue Bunting for the Fort on Mud Island
Hodgdon notes that one thousand yards of bunting for each of the colors (red, white, and blue) are needed for the fort on Mud Island.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Rectifying Mr. Marts' Account
Hodgdon discusses the steps that need to be taken before rectifying the account of Mr. Marts for the storage of military goods deposited by Captains Carberry and Price.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recommends Fishbourne Wharton as a Clerk
Wolcott recommends Fishbourne Wharton as a clerk or secretary to a general officer. Wharton comes from a respectable Quaker family. He lists Wharton's qualifications as amiable, intelligent, and well …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommends Employment of Lieut. Col. Butler
Recommends employment of Lieut. Col. Butler for his purposes. May contact the Secretary of the Treasury for needed rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Recommended Method of Stating Your Accounts
Letter, mentions inspection of Army uniforms; discusses mode of account statement.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Recommendations for Positions in the Provisional Army
Along with a discussion of other matters, Van Schaack recommends Joseph Kellogg and Doctor David Leavenworth for positions in the provisional army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendations for Appointments
Hamilton makes several recommendations for appointments in the Army including his nephew, Philip Church, for a Captaincy in the infantry. He tells McHenry that he would consider it a personal favor if …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of Major Landon
Van Schaak recommends Major Landon for admission into the provisional army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of Hamilton to be the Senior Major General
Washington extols Hamilton's many virtues as he recommends him to be the senior Major General in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of Garret DeBow
Russel and Stephens recommend Garret DeBow for a post in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of David Jones
Jay recommends his private secretary David Jones, son of the Comptroller, to be one of Hamilton's aides.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation of Count de Moelien
Carroll recommends the Count de Moelien for appointment as one of Hamilton's aides.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRecommendation for Elhanan W. Wheeler
Barker recommends Elhanan W. Wheeler, a man of unblemished moral character, for a position in the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
