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Writes of Retaining Troops
Would like to maintain a regular company in the country. Speaks of commanding officer at Reading who should order Captain Cochran to march company to Fort Mifflin.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Writes of Commission with General McPherson
Encloses letter for transmission. Desires that General McPherson should execute this commission for him. Refers to stars on epaulets.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Writes about Garrison on Governor Island
Writes about garrison on Governor Island and court martial.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Writes about Army of Western Frontier
Writes of the army of the Western frontier.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Worthiness of Captain Robinson
Stoddert seeks Hamilton's assessment of Capt. Robinson as a potential commander in the Navy.
Alexander Hamilton PapersWithdraw Troops from Their Own Neighborhoods, Etc.
Capt. Stoddard complains of the size of the barracks in which his troops are forced to live and recommends that troops not be stationed in their own neighborhoods where the influence of family and …
Alexander Hamilton PapersWhy Was the Officer Not Found Guilty?
Though he was the youngest officer on the board of a recent Court Martial, Wands can obtain no reason why the officer on trial was not found guilty.
Alexander Hamilton PapersWant of Clothing & The Officers' Oath
Hamitlon acknowledges McHenry's letter informing him of the want of clothing and blankets and encloses the oath to be taken by officers enter the Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersUtilization of Prisoners & the Need of a Guard Ship
In this extract of Higginson's letter, he discusses several means of saving expense. The use of prisoners, in place of sailors is one possibility. He also believes that if a guard ship is provided, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersUseful Employment of the Galley "Senator Ross"
Hamilton recommends that the galley "Senator Ross", recently built at Pittsburgh, should be employed on the lower posts of the Mississippi and manned by officers and men detached from the line who …
Alexander Hamilton PapersUnable to Adjust Warrants and Vouchers without Auditor
Has examined accounts and vouchers and because he considers them fugitive claims, he cannot adjust funds for the Quartermaster's Department. This will require the work of the Auditor or the Accountant …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Un Nouveau Passeport
This document is in French. The author could not be determined from this document. The author's family is ill and he writes regarding a passport.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Two-Thirds Required to Inflict the Death Penalty
Hamilton affirms that when death is inflicted as punishment by a General Court Martial, two-thirds of the members should concur and that should be clearly shown in the proceedings.
Alexander Hamilton PapersTwo Companies of Artillerists in Motion
Hamilton informs McHenry of the actions he has taken in putting two companies of artillerists in motion who are to embark immediately from Fort Jay.
Alexander Hamilton PapersTroops Stationed in Insurgent Districts
Mchenry encloses a letter from General MacPherson concerning the positions maintained by the regular troops at the scene of the recent insurrection and disaffection.
Alexander Hamilton PapersTroops May Be Corrupted
Refers to Mr. Patterson's letter. It is not Hamilton's intention to withdraw more than Cochran's and Henry's Companies. The other troops should remain on the insurgents' scene although he is concerned …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Trial of Capt. Samuel Vance
Hare transmits the proceedings of the General Court Martial held for the trial of Capt. Samuel Vance. Since there are no other cases, the court will be adjourned.
Alexander Hamilton PapersTransportation of Artillery Equipment
Directs that arrangements be made by the Army's Quartermaster General for the transportation of the cannon and equipment of a detachment of artillery.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Transmitting Five Letters
McHenry transmits to Hamilton letters from Capt. Littlefield, General Hamtramck, John Dover, Edward Livingston, and William Simmons.
Alexander Hamilton PapersTransmits General Court Martial for Robert Pearson
Transmits proceedings from the General Courts Martial for Robert Pearson on charges of desertion.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Transmits Copies for Navy and Army
Transmits a copy of [illegible] for the Navy and the Army.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Transmit New Recruiting Instructions
McHenry suggests that the new recruiting instructions should be forwarded to the officers who are enlisting men for the Regiment of Artillery and the four old Regiments of Infantry and to the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersTrade Monopoly in the North Western Territory
McHenry encloses a copy of a memorial from persons engaged in trade in the North Western Territory regarding a possible trade monopoly in that region by the Commanding General.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Thoughts of the General in Chief
McHenry discusses General Washington's wishes to be excluded from anything other than actual field operations. The General also wants to divide the military command between the existing general …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
