Forwarding Oaths for the Commandants, Etc.
Item
Type
Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Title
Forwarding Oaths for the Commandants, Etc.
Description
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 Stevens is still worried about his compensation. Only natives should be enlisted for the cavalry and this rule should also be adopted for the artillery.
year created
1799
month created
05
day created
07
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
in image
note
Cited in McHenry to Hamilton, 05/09/1799.
cited note
Cited document addressed to the War Office
notable person/group
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
Colonel [William] Smith
Theodosius Fowler
Mr. [Nathan] Jones
commandants of the twelve regiments
recruits
Colonel [Ebenezer] Stevens
cavalry
Artillery
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
list of the officers of the additional troops of cavalry
printed copies of oaths
weekly returns
Articles of War
compensation
duties he is to perform
general plan
orderly and prosperous course of the service
foundations
fidelity
document number
1799050740101
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | WGW18 (2 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 18 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |