Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
2075 documents
List of Supplies Sent to Frigate Constitution and Other Vessels
List of articles sent to the frigate Constitution, 1797-1798. Can send lists of all supplies sent to vessels if it would be useful.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Stores for Captain Elliot's Laboratory
List of stores under order for the laboratory under Captain Elliot. Eliot will provide the dimensions of the shot and superintend the casting.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Officers Assisgned to Different Sub-Districts
Hamilton wants a list of the principal officers being assigned to each sub-district.
Alexander Hamilton PapersList of Nominations for Appointment
Lieut. Col. Taylor and Major Hamilton have recommended John Brown as captain and Austin Lidy and Nathan Noyes as lieutenants, whose names have been forwarded to the President. Lists other nominations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543List of Correspondence Enclosed
Includes list of transmission of letters, names, and dates. Includes letters to and from Indians.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543List of Clothing in Philadelphia Public Store
According to instructions from Hodgdon, encloses statement showing quantity of clothing in public store in Philadelphia.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.List of Cavalry Officers, Etc.
Hamilton would prefer that the distribution of the commands of the troops not refer only to artillery. He is happy to accept recommendations so long as they originate with the Commandants of …
Alexander Hamilton PapersLetters Regarding Regulations & Plans for the Army
Rivardi summarizes a number of letters to the Secretary of War regarding regulations and plans for the Army.
Alexander Hamilton PapersLetters from General Wilkinson, Etc.
Enclosed are two letters from General Wilkinson, one dated Nov. 6th, 1798 and the other dated Dec. 6th, 1798, along with a copy of the deposition of William Stanley.
Alexander Hamilton PapersLetter of Enclosure
Illegible letter, possibly routine letter of enclosure.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Letter from Major Tousard
McHenry transmits a letter from Major Tousard, dated 10th of February 1799.
Alexander Hamilton PapersLetter from General Wilkinson
Hamilton sends to McHenry a letter from General Wilkinson and asks that it be forwarded if there is nothing objectionable contained within.
Alexander Hamilton PapersLetter from Captain Gates
Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Captain Gates, dated Castle William, February 13th, 1799, in which he complains of the want of clothing and blankets.
Alexander Hamilton PapersLetter Addressed to Major Ford
Dayton informs Hamilton that he was compelled to hire an express to ensure that the letter to Major Ford reached him in an expeditious manner.
Alexander Hamilton PapersLeaving Minute Details to the Principal Actors, Etc.
Hamilton discusses a number of concerns: the Indian boundary line, martial law at Detroit; money and clothing to the States, and leaving details to the officers most in a position to handle them.
Alexander Hamilton PapersLe Garrison Reste Souvent Sans Officers
Tousard discusses the need to provide officers for the garrison at Newport in in case there is a sudden attack.
Alexander Hamilton PapersKnight's Statement: Confrontation between Vance & Simmons
This is a formal statement by Lieut. John Knight of the 2nd Regiment of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers regarding the angry confrontation between William Simmons, Accountant for the War …
Alexander Hamilton PapersIssuing Clothing Through Regimental Paymasters
Hamilton describes the process by which clothing is to be issued through regimental paymasters.
Alexander Hamilton PapersInvoices for Missing Shipment
Expresses concern for recent missing shipment of Indian goods, military supplies, and cash. The Commissioner needs to know details to recoup costs. Forwards previous invoices to assist in the task. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Investigates Claim that Captain McKnight Refuses to Sign for Clothing
Reports that John Harris complains that Captain McKnight, in Burrows's corps, refuses to sign receipts. Requests that Burrows investigates the claim.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Insurrection and militia in Pennsylvania
Discusses insurrection in Pennsylvania and mentions militia cavalry. Requests that Pickering attend his office at half past one o'clock.
MMC, Pennsylvania House Tax Insurrection: Mm79003697Instructions, Schedules, and Regulations
Hamilton's instructions are enclosed and the schedules and regulations will be forwarded as soon as they are written out.
Alexander Hamilton PapersInstructions to Charge Accounts to Capt. Vance
No need to apologize for needed information and direction. The storekeeper is right to charge all deliveries to Captain Vance to the Quartermaster General, and Vance must be debited accordingly and …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Instructions of Provisional Army under General Washington
Refers to appointment by General Washington to lead US army and the unusual and urgent circumstances. Outlines certain garrisons and forts. Discusses activity along the Western frontier. Requests …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
