Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
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Name Presented as Mate for 14th Regiment
Presented his name to the President as mate for the 14th Regiment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543My Account and My Health
Among numerous complaints, Rivardi questions the accountant's rejection of extra pay for extra duty and laments the state of his health which has been sorely diminished by intermittent fevers and …
Alexander Hamilton PapersMuskets, Socks, and Appointments
Regarding the state of muskets and other goods issued to Lieutenant Colonel Smith.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Money for Lieutenant Leonard
Hamilton tells McHenry to provide Lieutenant Leonard with the money he needs--probably for bounty and pay-- to proceed to Albany.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMode for Appointing Officers to the Regimental Staffs of the Western Army
Hamilton instructs Hamtramck as to the process for selecting and appointing the regimental staff of the Regiments of the Western Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMisc. Accounting Information
Lewis, a clerk in the War Department, discusses the details of some accounting matters that he feels Hamilton should be cognizant of, including notification of a warrant for Hamilton's pay, …
Alexander Hamilton PapersMilitary Discipline
Transmits regulations, asks that an immediate stop be put to the practice of distributing rations to the children of soldiers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Military Defense of the Mississippi Territory
This letter provides a detailed assessment of the hazardous conditions created by enemies, both foreign and domestic, on the southwestern frontier.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMilitary Appointments, Winter Quarters
Refers to an appointment [illegible]. Mentions the winter quarters of a regiment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Mentions Accoutrement Needs
Encloses [illegible] document. Mentions accoutrement needs.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Men Who Are Totally Unfit for Service as Soldiers
Capt. Ingersoll seeks McHenry's approval of a General Court Martial in which Ingersoll seeks to discharge from the Army men who he believes are totally unfit for service as soldiers.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMedial Establishment & Appropriation for the Augmented Army
Hamilton sends a draft of a bill regulating the medical establishment and discusses whether or not the appropriation for the augmented army ceases with the end of the present session of Congress.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMcHenry writes to Willing on behalf of Mr. Getlings
Secretary McHenry requests that Thomas Willing comply with the wishes of the director of Branch Bank of Baltimore, Mr. Getling.
Independence Hall Autograph Collection.Marking the Indian Boundary Line
Since Hamtramck has assumed command in the absense of General Wilkinson, he is to provide assistance to the Surveyor General in the drawing of the Indian boundary lines.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMarching to Join My Command
Major Ford has received Hamilton's orders and will march immediately to join his command.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMaking Amends for the Loss of Kentucky Horses, Etc.
Along with a discussion of the opening for navigation of several rivers, Hamtramck explains the measures that should be taken to punish Indians for the theft of a number of horses in Kentucky.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMajor Mahlon Ford & His Family, Loyal Federalists
Dayton attests to the exemplary character of Major Ford and his family who are loyal Federalists residing in a county in New Jersey infected with Jacobinism.
Alexander Hamilton PapersMajor Ford Takes Command, Etc.
Major Ford has been directed to take the command as McHenry suggested. However, the detachment did not proceed as Hamilton intended.
Alexander Hamilton PapersLists Tribes Receiving Annuities
Has received invoices of goods received for the Indian Nations: Piankashaws, Patawatimies, Kaskatias, Kikapoos, Weaa, and Eels. Their annuities have been forwarded.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Lists of Ensigns Elected, 17 June 1780
Copy of a minutes from a council and assembly meeting,17 June 1780. Lists ensigns elected.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Lists Nominations for Appointment under Lieut. Col. Taylor
Presented names to the President for appointment under Lieut. Col. Taylor.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Lists Items Needed for New Galley in Pittsburgh before Sailing
Col. Craig informs him that the galley built in Pittsburgh awaits a few items before it can descend the river. Some of the necessary items are in store; others must be purchased.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Lists Cost of Cartouch Box Manufacture by William Laws
William Laws will make cartouch boxes according to the approved pattern. Outlines cost.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Lists Articles to Ship to Lamberton, NJ
Requests delivery of items to Lamberton, NJ: clothing, muskets. cartouche boxes, swords, belts, drums, fifes, knapsacks, haversacks, marquees with poles, tents, kettles, spades, axes, paper, quilts, …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
