Recruiting Instructions
Item
Type
Autograph Draft
Title
Recruiting Instructions
Description
Hamilton transmits his Recruiting Instructions, including some alterations and additions, and agrees that the residence of the Pay Master General should be established according to the orders of General Washington.
year created
1799
month created
03
day created
15
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Enclosure: Alterations & Additions to the Recruiting Instructions;
notable person/group
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
officers
no foreigner by birth
citizen of the United States
recruits
Commandant of Circles
Sergeant Major of the Regiment
commanding officers of the regiments
Pay Master
Commander of the District
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
recruiting instructions
transmission of the instructions
orders given to recruit
residence of the Paymaster General
intervention of the "Commander in Chief" [Washington]
orders of General Washington
certified by a commissioned officer
forwarded to the Inspector General [Hamilton]
Department of War
form of the oath
district
subdistricts
corresponding with the number of companies raised therein
regimental circles
superintendence of the Commandant of the Regiment
foot of each return
name of any foreigner
receipt taken and transmitted for all arms, accoutrements, and clothes
monies furnished to the Commanding Officers of Districts
apprehension of deserters
document number
1799031540000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [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] |