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Disposition of the First Regiment of Artillery
Hamilton explains how the sundry battalions of the First Regiment of Artillery are to be deployed along the southeast seaboard.
Alexander Hamilton PapersDisposition of Rice's Regiment, Etc.
Hamilton discusses the disposition of Rice's regiment and supplying his men. If Rice is not satisfied with Somerset as a regimental redezvous, he is allowed to find an alternative as long as it meets …
Alexander Hamilton PapersDiscussion of Troops in the Western Quarter
Refers to General Pinckney in discussion of service in the western quarter.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Treaty with Tennessee Indians
Refers to a US treaty with Tennessee Indians and necessary legislation.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of the 12th Regiment
Discussion of the 12th Regiment with the President.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Terms of Service, Pay for Volunteers
Writes of recruits and terms of service and pay.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Swords and Process to Proof Swords for Officers
Discussion of contract for swords, scabbards, and belts and process to proof swords. Plan to allow extra measures to outfit officers
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Shipping to Mississippi Territory with Threats of Privateers
Acknowledges letter and information from Governor Winthrop Sargent's goods. Includes figures for shipping items to the Natchez by sea. Adds value of insurance with the great risk of privateers. Hopes …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Discussion of Shipment and Distribution of Supplies
Writes about supplies, shipment, and distribution.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Roles of Purveyor, Quartermaster, Inspector
Speaks of requests to the purveyor for military stores. Refers to different roles of purveyor, inspector general, quartermaster general, and deputies.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Responsibilities of Pinckney and Hamilton
Addresses question of soldier rations. Raises other questions about value and worth. Reports activity of Pinckney and Hamilton.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Recruits
Has directed 2 parcels of clothing for New York and Connecticut regiments. Mentions potential April recruits. Discusses juggling positions of Captain Shoemaker, who has gone to the insurrection, and …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Qualifications for Soldiers and Officers; Court Marital Process
Refers to army enlistment. Mentions qualifications to become a soldier and enlistment for officers. Refers to general court martials.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Promotions
Responds to his objections to officer promotions. Suggests that Washington issue the official form before the President. Mentions decline of Howard and Floyd based on "pretended difficulties."
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Promotion according to Presdential Regulation
Encloses regulations of the President relating to rank and promotion. Transmits information from lieutenant colonels. Considers the rule of promotion a good one.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Officers
Refers to previous correspondence. Speaks of several recommended potential officers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Money for Building Forts
Writes of money expended to Brigadier General Wilkinson. The totals have aroused suspicion. Promises to send instructions to Wilkinson.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Laboratory
Refers to previous communication about proper conduct regarding a laboratory. Indicates need to work with the quartermaster.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Isaac Williams and Indian Agent Responsibilities
Requests additional salary for Isaac Williams for his work with the Indians of the Northwestern Territory. Discusses high requirements of Indian agents, requiring an oath of commitment.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Interaction with Captain Frye
Discusses action on accountant's report and a disagreement between Captain Frye and Major Hoops about disputing discharges. Reports muster and payroll for the regiment due to previous problems. …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Hire of Contractors and Commissaries to Provide and Dispense Rations
Encloses letter from Lieut. Manning with his permission to repair works and garrisons and Lake Oswego. Discusses hiring of commissaries and contractors to dispense and provide rations.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Harbor Defenses in Rhode Island
Explains process of designing harbor defenses, based on opinion of engineer appointed to that purpose. Responds to request for activity on Goat Island and other Rhode Island locations. Suggests use of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of General Court Martials
Mentions the President's direction. Claims that the death sentence of General Brown cannot be executed; rather, outlines the requirements for an appropriate general court martial trial. Discussion of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Discussion of Garrison Positioning
Refers to correspondence with the officers at Fort Massac. Discussion of positioning.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
