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Promises to Send Clothing Supplies Immediately for Troops
All articles of clothing except coats and vests will be immediately delivered to Reading. Requests a return for every supply listed. Acknowledges that all of these supplies are necessary for the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Promises to Send Clothing Requested
Had received clothing order and is doing everything he can to complete the full return. Promises to write in a few days to give more a more detailed report.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Promises to Remedy Embarrassing Situation with Rent for Powder Magazine
Reports that the Secretary of War will assist in remedying the embarrassing situation regarding the rent due for powder magazine. Through the multiplicity of business this has been overlooked until …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Promises Assistance to Request
Acknowledges receipt of letter and has discussed it. Promises assistance.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Progress of My Recruiting Party
Major Bradley reports on the progress of his recruiting party which has arrived in Staunton on its way to Winchester where he will await orders.
Alexander Hamilton PapersProceedings of a General Court Martial
Hamilton transmits the results of a General Court Martial, nothing that the punishments are mitigated in some cases by the fact that the United States is not officially at war.
Alexander Hamilton PapersProceed to the City of Albany, Etc.
Hamilton orders Leonard to march his troops to Albany and advises him on how to organize and equip his men.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPrinciples Upon Which My Conduct Must Be Founded
Strong chronicles the ongoing disputes betwen the residents and the soldiery on the northwestern frontier and asks McHenry to clarify the principles upon which he must act to resolve these disputes.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPresidential Transmission of Court Martials
Reports transmission to the President of court martials under his order.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Responsibilities & Terms of Enlistment
Hamilton explains the responsibility of the President to appoint the requisite number of lieutenants as well as the quartermaster and the paymaster. He also addresses whether soldiers would be more …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Request
Makes reference to a request of the President. Outlines regulations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Pardon to Captain Wright and Tisdale Atwood for Desertion
Message from the President pardoning Captain Wright and Tisdale Atwood for charges of desertion. Requests careful communication to officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presidential Confirmation for Mr. Fowler; List of Officers
Speaks of presidential confirmation of appointment of Mr. Fowler. Lists names for additional appointments.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Presents Corrected Names to Senate for Nomination
Reports list of nominations to present to the Senate for appointments in the army. Refers to a misnaming of one candidate.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Preparatory Steps for Commencing the Recruiting Service, Etc.
Among other matters McHenry discusses the steps needed to begin the recruiting service. He notes Mr. Francis will report on the exact periods at which calculations can be made regarding certain …
Alexander Hamilton PapersPostponing Recommendations
Ogden asks to postpone his recommendations of officers from Pennsylvania and New Jersey until he has had more time to consider them.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPoses Questions about Accountability of Stores aboard Ships, Accounts, and Accountability of Records
Refers to letter with rigid rules outlining instructions. Raises potential queries for consideration: articles on board ships, accountablity for stores, tracing accounts through subordinates, layout …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Plans Trip to Inspect Castings in York, Elizabeth, and New York
Plans to leave Philadelphia next week for NYC to examine Faesch's castings. He'll first stop in York to examine John Blagg's store, then to Elizabeth Town to examine shot there. Requests that Faesch …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Plans to Supply Officers and Reorganize Regiments
Refers to the appointment of officers and the numbering of regiments. Seeks careful governance. Plans to raise regiments in North and South Carolina and Kentucky, with plans in New Hampshire, Vermont, …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Plan to Redistribute Regiments in Western Country and South
Replies to Hamilton's letter, as per President's instructions. Refers to plan to detail four regiments. Weighs out reduction of fortifications and the redistribution of troops with a reserve force. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Plan for the Providing and Issuing of Military Supplies
Hamilton describes in some detail his plan for providing and issuing military supplies.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPermission for Circumventing the Chain of Command
Dayton is permitted to communicate directly with Hamilton if given permission to do so by his commander, Major Hoops.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPays Drafts to Quartermaster
Pays drafts and meets other engagements with the Quartermaster's department.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Payroll Procedures
Hamilton ruminates on the payroll procedures he proposes for the various levels of the Provisional Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersPayment of Rent for Magazine
Received letter about rent due for the magazine, which the Secretary of War will discharge immediately. The accountant will produce a warrant for the amount needed. Seeks to fully understand the …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
