Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
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Encloses a letter from [illegible]. Refers to a township.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Illegal Speculation in Indians Lands, Etc.
Among a number of matters, McHenry indicts those who have speculated illegally in lands belonging to Indians and then had the audacity to complain to the government when those unlawful actions …
Alexander Hamilton PapersIll-Judged and Unlucky Mission
Harper provides his assessment of American-French relations.
Robert Goodloe Harper Papers, Mm82024950Housing for the Turtle and the Toad, Etc.
Martial law should not currently be exercised at Detroit and, as temporary commander in General Wilkinson's absense, Colonel Hamtramck should take whatever actions are needed to guarantee the peace …
Alexander Hamilton PapersHamtramck's Report from the Western District
Hamtramck reports that he has recovered his health and has resumed his former command. He talks of his progress from Natchez and comments on the land-grabbing of the people of Kentucky and Tennessee. …
Alexander Hamilton PapersHagner's Statement: Confrontation Between Samuel Vance & William Simmons
This is a formal statement by Peter Hagner regarding the confrontation between William Simmons and Captain Samuel Vance in which Vance accused Simmons of being a villain.
Alexander Hamilton PapersGrossly Insulted by Samuel Vance
Simmons asserts that he has been grossly insulted by Capt. Samuel Vance and asks that Vance be detained in Philadelphia until statements from the witnesses to the incident can be collected.
Alexander Hamilton PapersGov. Sargent's Leave of Absence
Refers to outstanding note. Governor Sargent has obtained a leave of absence to visit his eastern friends and is expected in Philadelphia on his way to Boston, where he will attend to the business. …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.General Wilkinson's Report on the Western Army
General Wilkinson submits his report on events in the Southern Disgtrict.to the Secretary of War for late 1798.
Alexander Hamilton PapersGeneral Court Martial Records
Encloses records from the General Court Martial. Illegible details.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543General Command of the Post on the Lakes
While effusively praising Hamilton, Lt. Col. Hamtramck asks that he be given the general command of the post on the Lakes.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFuneral Honours for George Washington
McHenry encloses to Hamilton the special directions from President John Adams relative to the funeral honors, to be paid to the memory of the late and beloved Chief, General George Washington.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwards Letters to Captain Adlum and Commanding Officer at Fort Mifflin
Forwarded letters for Major Adlum and the commanding officer at Fort Mifflin.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwards Communication for Benjamin Hawkins
Requests forward of enclosed packet to Benjamin Hawkins, principal temporary agent for Indian affairs.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwarding the Letter to General Wilkinson
McHenry assures Hamilton that he has received his letter for General Wilkinson and that it will be forwarded to Knoxville and sent from there by express to Wilkinson.
Alexander Hamilton PapersForwarding of Letters for Approval
Forwarding letters, including one from Governor Jackson [of Georgia?] for approval by the president.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Forwarding Oaths for the Commandants, Etc.
Among other matters. Hamilton wants the following sent to each commandant: 704 copies of official oaths, 300 copies of weekly returns of recruits, and thirteen copies of the Articles of War. Colonel …
Alexander Hamilton PapersForwarding Hamilton's Recommendation for an Applicant for Rank of Second Lieutenant
Forwards a recommendation from General Hamilton for a man to fill a second lieutenant's post; McHenry mentions that since few volunteer to be subalterns because of the poor pay, applicants for such …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Fortifying the Port of New York
Governor Jay awaits Hamilton's advice before contacting the New York state legislature regarding fortifying the Port of New York.
Alexander Hamilton PapersForming Contracts in Cases Where Some Already Exist
Hamilton describes the process by which contracts can be arranged in cases where previous contracts are still in effect.
Alexander Hamilton PapersFocus on Military Provisional Army Needs in South Carolina
Reports the President's commitment to speedy attention to appointments. Lists needs in South Carolina.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Filling Vacancies During a Senate Recess
Relays correspondence with Charles Lee, the Attorney General, on the question of a legislative act authorizing the President to fill vacancies in office while the Senate is not in session. Provides a …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
