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Embracing Hamilton's Superintendance & Expressing Personal Concerns
Morris assures Hamilton that he welcomes his superintendance and asks only that he be given sufficient notice if he is to be transferred to another garrison so that he can make appropriate …
Alexander Hamilton PapersEmbracing Hamilton's Superintendance & Expressing Personal Concerns
Morris assures Hamilton that he welcomes his superintendance and asks only that he be given sufficient notice if he is to be transferred to another garrison so that he can make appropriate …
Alexander Hamilton PapersEllis's Statement: Confrontation between Vance & Simmons
The formal statement of Robert Ellis, bookkeeper in the Accountant's office, regarding an angry confrontation between Captain Samuel Vance and William Simmons.
Alexander Hamilton PapersEligible Divisions of Massachusetts, Etc.
Among numerous other matters, Senator Sedgwick gives his opinion of how Massachusetts should be divided into recruiting districts. He is highly critical of Adams' insistance on communicating directly …
Alexander Hamilton PapersEfforts to Better Organize the Troops
Refers to Captain Charles Hyde as settling large sums of money, working with the regimental paymaster. Refers to an act to better organize the troops and plans for promotions. Mentions potential role …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Effort to Supply Requested Certificates and Vouchers to Make Full Account
Hodgdon's accounts will supply requested information, and he will try to get a copy for Glen's perusal. Refers to activity of Quartermaster's Department and the requisite vouchers and bills to make a …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Effort to Settle Accounts for Stores Sent and Received at Pittsburgh; Accounting Procedures
Requests 3 general returns for all stores received at post for military, quartermaster, or Indian goods, with abstracts outlining which items were manufactured in Pittsburgh, from whom they were …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Effort to Obtain Assistance for Craig
In response to his letter, reports that Winthrow is in the employ of Mr. Harris and cannot come to Craig's assistance. Hodgdon promises to search for some other means of assistance. Remainder of …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Effort to Clarify Misunderstanding of Shot Report
Refers to indisposition of Mr. Faesch. Regrets misunderstanding of parts of his letter about his shot reports in New York and Elizabeth Town. Clarifies that he made no report and will not until he has …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Drawing Rations for the Sons of Soldiers
Hamilton admonishes Pike that the drawing of rations for the sons of soldiers is not permitted.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDraft of a Bill for a Provisional Army
Hamilton sends his draft of a bill providing for a provisional army. Such a bill should explain a fundamental arrangement so that subsequent bills need only specify the number to be raised, the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDraft and Balance of Thomas Holt
Requested draft and balance have been paid. Has received balance due Holt from the accountants, which shall be sent next month. Noticed Holt's ability to act with caution.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Doubts of My Adequacy
Although he has recently been appointed Assistant Adjutant General, Ellery does not yet feel qualified to give advice on the distribution of the different states into districts and sub-districts. He …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDoubts About Approving or Disapproving Sentences of Court Martials, Etc.
Hamilton questions whether he has the authority to approve or disapprove sentences of Court Martials that have been instituted by officials other than himself.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDivsion of New Hampshire into Recruiting Districts
Livermore provides his opinion as to how New Hampshire should be divided into recruiting districts with each county comprising a district and a town within each county as the district headquarters.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDivision of the State of Rhode Island into Recruiting Districts
Green provides his suggestions as to how Rhode Island should be divided into recruiting districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDivision of New Jersey into Recruiting Districts
Ogden provides his suggestion for dividing New Jersey into recruiting districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDivision of Circle 14 into Sub-Districts
Rices describes in detail how, following the geographical rule, he has divided Circle 14 of the State of Massachusetts into sub-districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDividing the State of Virginia into Divisions and Sub-Divisions
Washington provides his suggestions for altering the plan for dividing Virginia into military divisions and sub-divisions.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDistribution of the State into Districts & Sub-Districts
Hamilton asks Washington to dispose of the enclosed letters so as to achieve a speedy distribution of the state of Virginia into districts and sub-districts.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDistribution of the Officers of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
Hamilton states that it would be useful for him to acquire a statement of the officers of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers and also the distribution of them among the different portions of the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDistribution of Existing Military Authority
McHenry lists in detail Hamilton's responsibilities as Inspector General. In particular, he explains the deployment of troops and the means of communications between the various garrisons throughout …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDistribution of Additional Regiments & Troops of Horse
Hamilton stresses the importance of distributing the additional regiments and cavalry among the States according to the orders contained in the report from the Commander in Chief.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDistributing Clothing to Your Regiments
In this Circular to the Commandants of Regiments, Hamilton tells the commanders that it is their decision in selecting the most economical means of distrubuting clothing to their regiments but the …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDisputes Cost for Mason Work on New Public Buidling
After inquiry and contemplation, deems that the mason's work of the public building cannot be completed according to estimated funds.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
