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  Duplicate Returns for the Quarter Master Stores in February 1800

  Returns of Quartermaster stores for month of February 1800 from the War Department of Tennessee, specifically at Southwest Point. Includes an order for black velvet for making a pall.
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  Report of Quartermaster Supplies for February 1800

  Forwards returns for the Quartermaster's supplies for February 1800.

• Suspension in Filling Vacancies

  Major General Alexander Hamilton indicates that he is confused regarding the filling of vacancies caused by staff appointments or other reasons. Are these vacancies never to be filled or will they be filled at a later date? Letter addressed to the Secretary of War.

• Compensation of Judge Advocates

  The subject of compensation for persons acting as Judge Advocates has caused embarrassment, so Hamilton asks that definitive rules on that subject may be laid down.

• Organization of Individual Regiments

  Routine instructions and correspondence concerning the organization of individual regiments. Notification that Capt. White acted as the Judge Advocate for all General Courts Martial held at the Union Camp, and White is curious if he can receive additional compensation for his services. Since no definitive rule was established, Hamilton requested McHenry's opinion. Cited allowances given for services performed for the War Department.

• Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

  Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.

• Letter from Major General Hamilton

  Letter from Major General Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Ogden. Image not available. Ogden in 1801 became a U.S. Senator from New Jersey.

• Religious Enthusiasm, Etc.

  In referring to David Austin, Hamilton asserts that enthusiasm is a very good thing but religious enthusiasm is at least a dangerous instrument so he refuses to authorize Austin's employment.
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  Abstract of monies

  Follows Major Lewis's request with an abstract of monies he has received, that he may proceed to draw his salary.
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  Extracts from Henley's books for the month of December 1799

  Encloses copy of entries of books for month of December 1799. Laments his workload and explains delays in getting accounts forwarded.
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  Certification of payment; Doctor William Boyce for medicines purchased for use of Volunteer Troops of Horse commanded by Captain Morrell while on the expedition to Northampton County to suppress an insurrection

  Certification of payment; $20 to Doctor William Boyce for medicines purchased for use of Volunteer Troops of Horse commanded by Captain Morrell while on the expedition to Northampton County to suppress an insurrection, agreeably to certificate of Doctor Joseph Strong.
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  Certification of payment; Fuller and Barber of Hebron Connecticut for rations, quartermaster and hospital stores furnished recruits under command of Lieutenant P. Brinsmacle

  Certification of payment; $38.51 to Fuller and Barber of Hebron Connecticut for rations, quartermaster and hospital stores furnished recruits under command of Lieutenant P. Brinsmacle.
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  Notification of Correct Account Information

  Balance for rations and fuel issued to the armourers of Springfield armoury found to be correct which sum will be remit to Smith by Jonathan Jackson.
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  Forwarded Accounts from Pay Master General

  Accounts improperly sent to Pay Master General forwarded to the Office. Accounts settled, money to be remit by Treasurer of United States.
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  Recommendation for clerk and store keeper at Harper's Ferry

  Writes that a better person could not fill the job of clerk and store keeper at Harper's Ferry than George North, who is well-respected in Berkeley County.
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  Intentions of Foreign Powers, Etc.

  Answers to questions requiring knowledge of the intentions of foreign powers can only be guessed. If there is to be war, the exportation of offensive weapons should be forbidden. If there is peace the United States will not need them. The petition should be granted because the swords and muskets appear unsuitable for the naval service and they are not of the caliber used by the army.
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  Regulations on Soldiers Taken From the Line

  Establishes the regulations respecting the number of soldiers taken from the line and assigned to senior officers.
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  Wood for Union Camp

  Hamilton orders a delivery of wood to Union Camp.
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  General Orders: Temporary Suspension of Recruiting Service

  The Recruiting Service, respecting the twelve Regiments of Infantry and six troops of Light Dragoons, is for the present suspended. All officers assigned to that service will rejoin their Regiments.
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  Clothing & Blankets for the Soldiers Under my Command

  Enclosed is Major William Beall's certificate for military coats and blankets furnished the soldiers under Briscoe's command. Briscoe was induced to furnish these articles as a means of encouraging the recruiting business since clothing from the state could not be had. He is not sending vouchers for these articles since the certificate should be sufficient to show that the articles have been furnished.

• Recommending Individuals for Army and Navy Appointments

  Routine correspondence recommending individuals for Army and Navy appointments.

• Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers

  Routine correspondence concerning the appointment, transfer, promotion, discharge, desertion, leave, and assignment of individual officers and soldiers.
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  Recommends Harper's Ferry as Location for National Cannon Foundry

  Responds to inquiry about site for a cannon foundry. Suggests Harper's Ferry as the most central location. Hopes to add his name to the recommendation forwarded to the President.

• Suspension of Recruiting Service

  The recruiting officers for the additional regiments are ordered to their rendezvouses with the men they have enlisted while the recruiting service for the establishment will continue under the proper officers. Encloses a letter from Captain Walker K. Cole of the 11th Regiment, offering a resignation of his commission.

• Administration of Individual Officers and Soldiers, Etc.

  Ordered all recruiting officers and their recruits to their "regimental rendezvouses" as following General Orders. Returns for clothing on hand requested, once he received this paperwork Hamilton will complete the task requested by McHenry. Enclosed Capt. Cole's resignation.