Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
2075 documents

Assembling a General Court Martial, Etc.
03/25/1799 Letter SignedTousard asks permission to assemble a General Court Martial to try those prisoners who have been charged with a capital crime. He recommends Edward Kendall for the post of Quartermaster Sergeant.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Articles of Agreement
08/01/1799 Document SignedArticles of agreement between the Secretary of War and James O'Hara from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the issue of rations at a number of posts and ports.
MMC, O'Hara, James: Mm79000872
Arranging Massachusetts into Districts, Etc.
04/23/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRice explains that he awaits Colonel Brooks' assistance in arranging Massachusetts into districts and still has not nominated the rest of his regimental staff due to reasons already enumerated.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Arrangements to be Made for Lieut. Leonard & His Men
03/30/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry has directed Lieutenant Leonard to sail to New York to receive Hamilton's orders and arrange for supplies, rations, and transportation for his men.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
11/01/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
10/25/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
09/17/1799 Letter SignedMost likely routine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay. Mentions ammunition and howitzers.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
09/10/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
09/09/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
09/06/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Army Supplies, Quarters, and Pay
09/03/1799 Letter SignedRoutine instructions and correspondence concerning Army supplies, quarters, and pay. Specifically mentions horseman's tents.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Army Recruiting and Paymasters
04/03/1799 Contemporary Copy of Letter SignedDiscusses Army recruiting and the nomination of paymasters
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Army and Navy Appointments
10/24/1799 Letter SignedCorrespondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Appropriations Necessary for the New Army
01/11/1799 Autograph Letter SignedMcHenry informs Hamilton that he has been unable to obtain any information on appropriations provided by the House of Representatives for the new army.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Appropriations for Fortifications and Expenditures
08/10/1799 Autograph DocumentList of different fortifications and costs.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Appointments to Fill Vacancies in the Sixth Regiment
07/30/1799 Autograph DocumentLists officer names and positions.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Appointments and Promotions
10/15/1799 Letter SignedRoutine applications for Army appointments and promotions
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543
Appointment of Regimental Officers & Location of Rendezvouses
05/09/1799 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton discusses the officers who have been nominated for regimental positions as well as locations that have been selected as regimental rendezvouses.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Appointment of Capt. Church as Aide de Camp
05/01/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterHamilton informs Smith of the appointment of Capt. Church, of Smith's regiment, as Hamilton's Aide de Camp. Church has Hamilton's permission to begin the recruiting services for his company.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Appointing Friends of the Government to Military Stations, Etc.
02/06/1799 Autograph Letter SignedAlong with a discussion of the distrubtion of the States into recruiting districts, Hamilton makes the point that political considerations should not always overrule military aptitude in the …
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Application for a Majority by Justus Barnum
05/03/1799 Autograph Draft LetterHamilton forwards a letter from Justus Barnum who is applying for a majority in the Army. Colonel Taylor has apprised Hamilton that he views Barnum and his application favorably.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Anticipates Delivery of Muskets; Requests Report
01/29/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyReports delivery from Hamburgh of muskets, put in charge of James Watson by Joseph Pitcairn. While the paper work hit a snag between the Office of the Treasurer and the War Department, requests a full …
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
Answering the Charges Brought Against Me
02/21/1799 Autograph Letter SignedRivardi responds in detail to Capt. Bruff's charges against him.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Answering the Charges Against Me
03/21/1799 Autograph Letter SignedIn exhaustive detail, Major Rivardi answers the charges against him by Captain Bruff and laments the hardships and ill health he and his family have endured in the service of the United States.
Alexander Hamilton Papers
Announces Shipment of Clothing to West Point
01/15/1799 Author's Letterbook CopyAnnounces delivery of clothing for troops at West Point. Requests the speedy dispatch of the shipment. Water transportation is now open.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.
